Not much red Meursault is produced, and generally, what little gets made, is sold as Volnay, the village next door, famous for its red wines.
But Henri Germain (above) has a little plot of Pinot not too far from the center of town in the Clos des Mouches vineyard (which, BTW, is about half the size of Rittenhouse Square in Philly) – not to be confused with the “Grand Cru” of the same name in Beaune, up the road.
The vines give supple, juicy, and elegant wine, and Henri’s too proud to call it, simply, Volnay, preferring to allow the wine to carry the Meursault appellation, with lieu dit distinction. Only a handful of us will have the pleasure of drinking the 2005 (or any other vintage, for that matter) – too little is made. Make sure you share it with a friend.