2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 15% Aligoté; remaining blend not quantified, although the merchant categorizes the principal variety as Chardonnay
Drinking Window Now–2031, as published
Region Coteaux Bourguignons
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation North-East
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Barrels between 1 and 5 years old
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested and sorted grapes are pressed and settled; the wine is vinified and aged for 10 months in barrels between 1 and 5 years old, undergoes alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and is then bottled. Okhuysen additionally places the fruit in a parcel near the domaine at Chevannes and describes the vines as over 50 years old, conflicting with the producer's stated 30 years. Its serving recommendation is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Mineral and floral, with fennel, anise, white and yellow fruit and candle-wax notes; ripe yet slender and elegant, spicy, lightly bitter, juicy and fresh, with lively acidity and compact energy.
Food Pairing Butter-fried white fish with a rich sauce and saline vegetables
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Coteaux Bourguignons
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation North-East
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Barrels between 1 and 5 years old
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested and sorted grapes are pressed and settled; the wine is vinified and aged for 10 months in barrels between 1 and 5 years old, undergoes alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and is then bottled.
Tasting Notes Creamy apricot-yogurt, peach and ripe orchard-fruit aromas, with hay, savory herbs, almond milk and peanut; rounded and creamy on the palate, balancing aromatic richness with freshness and finishing with structure and length.
Food Pairing Vegetable tempura and chicken karaage with curry
Producer Information
Website
Address
12 rue du Lavoir, 21200 Chevannes, France
Phone
+33 3 80 61 41 16
Owner
David Duband
Cellarmaster
David Duband