Jamessuckling.com | JS 90
Published: Sep 29, 2022

This very solid Burgundian chardonnay has a generous body that's well filled out with lemon curd character. Bright apple and pear notes develop on the nose with a little aeration in the glass. Nice balance of creaminess and lemony freshness at the forthright finish. Made from bought-in grapes from all three Cotes. Drink or hold.

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VARIETAL: 100% Chardonnay.
TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Yellow, with hints of green; bright and clear.
Nose: Complex, dominated by flowery notes, hints of toast, honey and fresh fruits.
Palate: An excellent dry wine with supple flavours, very well-balanced, at once fresh and mellow.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING: Bourgogne blanc is the perfect choice for aperitifs. During a meal, try it with a hors d'oeuvre of cold cuts or fish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Ideally serve between 13C and 14C / 55F - 57F.
AGEING POTENTIAL: 8 years
ORIGINS: A regional appellation grown throughout the wine-growing area of Burgundy.
The Bourgogne blanc appellation covers approximately 1000 hectares. Throughout the wine-growing area, there are multiple terroirs that allow a wide range of aromas in the wines.
Our white Bourgogne "RESERVE" is mainly made of Chardonnay grapes harvested on selected terroirs in the south of Burgundy: in the Maconnais area and Cote Chalonnaise. A small part of our cuvee is also coming from the Cote de Beaune vineyards.
This is where our viniculturist plays a very important role in the selection of the grapes, as he is responsible of the Chardonnay expression in the respect of the House's know-how and style.
VINIFICATION AND MATURING: Vinification in stainless steel tanks and in oak barrels for 30% of this "RESERVE" cuvee, followed by a 6 months ageing in oak barrels (including 15% new barrels).