Domaine Buisson Battault et Fils 2020 Bourgogne Blanc ‘Cote d’Or’

$44.00

Winemaker note: “nose of white flowers and slightly stone minerality, an elegant mineral flavor recalling Meursault”

 

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Description

The Bourgogne blanc fruit comes from the Les Clous Perrons and les Magnys lieu-dits. The Meursault planted vines range in age of 15-65 years of age and the wine is aged 1 year in barrel, 10% of which is new oak. Traditionally made Bourgogne blanc which speaks to it’s Meursault terrior.

Grape variety:  Chardonnay

Surface area:  0 ha 78 ares

Lieu-dit:  Les Clous Perrons, les Magnys (Meursault)

Soil:  Clay-limestone

Age of the vines:  1951 – 1974 – 1996 – 2001

Harvests:  The grapes are harvested by hand.

Ageing:  The wine is aged on its lees in oak barrels for 12 months (10% new oak).

Service temperature:  12-14 °C

Tasting notes:  Notes of white flowers and a touch of flint on the nose. The elegant and mineral palate could be mistaken for a Meursault.

Food & wine pairing:  As an aperitif or served with shellfish, fish and cheeses such as Comté or goats cheese.

Consumption:  Now to 4 years.