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BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2023

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2022 2023

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Visual: Gold colour with light silver-grey tints.

Nose: Very expressive with aromas of flowers and honey.

Palate: A frank attack, good acidity, with acacia and lightly candied fruits aromas enhanced by a good length in the mouth.

Food and wine pairing

This wine is the perfect choice for aperitifs, cold cuts or grilled fish but also cheese such as the French Brie, Comté or Saint-Nectaire.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally chilled, at a temperature of about 12°C (54°F.).

Ageing potential

In good storage conditions, this wine can be kept for about 3 to 5 years.

Origins

The Bourgogne blanc appellation covers around 1,000 hectares spread across the entire Burgundy wine-growing region. The great diversity of terroirs found here means that the grape variety can be expressed in a wide range of ways, from flinty to buttery to acacia.

Our white Burgundy is mainly made from Chardonnay grapes harvested on selected terroirs in southern Burgundy: in the Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise. A small proportion of our cuvée also comes from vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.

The selection and vinification carried out by our teams is therefore very important in achieving a pure expression of Chardonnay in line with the House's expertise.

Vinification and maturing

Once the grapes had been sorted and destemmed, the must was extracted by pneumatic pressing, then cooled and left to settle for 24-48 hours. The juice was then brought to a temperature of 16-18°C. (61-64°F.) to start the alcoholic fermentation. The wine was then matured on its fine lees for 6 months, partly in stainless steel vats and partly in oak barrels, to give it all its suppleness and bring out its honeyed, subtly woody aromas.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.