The 2009 Meursault Genevrieres is striking in its insistent minerality. It shows marvelous focus and energy from start to finish. The Genevrieres was aged in 40% new oak barrels, but it shows better integration and harmony than the Charmes. White stone fruits, crushed rocks and slate frame the persistent, multi-dimensional finish. This is a fabulous effort from Jadot. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Jacques Lardiere and Frederic Barnier showed me a wide range of 2009s during my visit in late June, 2011. Many of the jewels among the 2009s are hidden in the villages level wines, which I highly encourage readers to check out. I also tasted a selection of 2008s. The 2008s are quite fat for the year. Yields were lower than in 2009. Lardiere made the decision to age the wines longer on their lees to give them more richness, which he felt was lacking because of the inconsistent, high acid vintage. As a result, these are fairly big 2008s.Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756

Lively nut-brittle and marzipan nose. Fresh, lean, and oaky, with fine acidity that gives it zip and persistence; long tangy finish with surprising sweetness of fruit.