100% Chardonnay.
Colour: pale gold, clear and bright, with green highlights.
Bouquet: very fresh, delicately woody, with aromas of citrus and yellow fruits, and a hint of minerality.
Palate: racy, offering citrus and fresh fruit flavours. Ageing in wood adds complexity and body. Its lingering, fresh and fruity finish makes it very pleasant.
It is perfect with a Comté cheese tart, a charcuterie platter, pig's trotters, a seafood platter or a cheese such as Beaufort.
Serve at a temperature of 13-14°C. (55-57°F.)
Enjoy now or keep in the cellar for the next two years.
The Burgundy AOC covers 384 communes in the Yonne, Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône departments, stretching from Chablis and Auxerrois in the north to Mâconnais in the south, via the Côte d'Or and Côte Chalonnaise. This white Burgundy is a blend of Chardonnay from various origins, combining the freshness and minerality of northern wines, the fullness and roundness of Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise wines, and the power and complexity of Côte d'Or wines.
The varied soils include limestone hillsides, sometimes chalky or Kimmeridgian in the north, marly limestone in the Côte-d'Or and clay with hints of granite in Saône-et-Loire.
The grapes, rigorously sorted in the vineyard and in the winery, are pressed. Cold settling (24 hours at 8-10°C) separates the lees from the sediment. After racking, the clear juices ferment in stainless steel vats at 16-18°C with selected yeasts.
After fermentation, 50% of the cuvée is aged in stainless steel vats and 50% in oak barrels, all on lees for 6-8 months. Blending takes place before bottling.
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to high disease pressure, particularly mildew, complicating the work of winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with declines of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise fared better, recording more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, reminiscent of the difficult harvests of 2021.
The late harvest required rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached a good level of ripeness thanks to a sunny period in September. The reds are distinguished by their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The whites are elegant, reminiscent of those from 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines with concentrated aromas and good structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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