Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay – Clos de Chenôves
The Vineyard
This wine is made from chardonnay grapes.The Clos de Chenôves isone of the oldest vineyards in Burgundy. Today, its production is entirely based in the cellars of Vignerons de Buxy. The vineyards of the Clos de Chenôves cover 11.57 hectares, of which 3.22 hectares are cultivated with Chardonnay grapes. The vines are located mostly on hilltopsSoil composed mostly of clay, limestone, and shale, on heavily pebbled ground.
Aging Process
The wine is aged first in stainless steel vats, then in oak barrels or casks.
Tasting Notes
Clear, pale gold, the first floral and fruity hints appear. With a fine lively, clean bite, this wine is balanced and easy to drink. A wine to be drunk young if you like fruity wines, but which will improve if laid down for 3 -4 years
Accompaniment
This is a table wine, accompanying frogs, asparagus, quenelles or escargots. Poultry in cream sauce, or cooked with morels, or more generally, stewed white meats followed by a strong cheese brings out the liveliness of this wine. An excellent introduction to Burgundy wines
Advice
Best consumed four or five years after its harvestServing temperature between 11 and 13°C.
Volumes Available
Available in bottle.
