Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay
The Vineyard
This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.The grapevines are located between Buxy andSaint Gengoux le National and are generally grown on hilltops.The soil is very shallow, sometimes thefoundation rock itself. The earth is heavily pebbled. These grapes are grown from calcareous soil with high limestone content on the Cote Chalonnaise. The slopes are gentle and face towards the east and southeast.
Aging Process
The wine is aged first in stainless steelvats, then in oak barrels or casks. How long the wine is aged in casks depends on the vintage
Tasting Notes
With a fine pale golden hue, the nose is very fruity (grapefruit, lemon,citrus), with hints of honey suckle and hawthorn. This wine has a clean, lively bite, with an after taste that is reminiscent of aniseed. A fine expression of Chardonnay
Accompaniment
An excellent starter wine that pairs well with fish tarts, seafood gratins, or grilled or marinated vegetables. More generally, it is excellent with escargot, white meats, and goat cheese
Advice
Best consumed seven years afterits harvest Serving temperature between 11 and 13°C.
Volumes Available
Available in bottle
