Alain Chavy Bourgogne Blanc 2015

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Alain Chavy
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Blanc
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne (Puligny-Montrachet)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
2015 vintage widely praised by critics; Domaine Chavy’s village and premier-cru whites received high mid-90s scores from reviewers, and the Bourgogne Blanc is noted as an excellent-value expression of Puligny

Tasting Note
Bright green apple, lemon and white peach with stony minerality, subtle toasted oak and brioche. Crisp acidity, medium body and a focused, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, buttery fish. Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, tempura, mild Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Puligny vines; inoculated fermentation; aged ~12 months in French oak (small % new, 228L and 400L), minimal bâtonnage and gentle lees contact.

Vineyard Info
Alain Chavy established his domaine in 2003 after a family split; Chavy family has long roots in Puligny. He farms roughly 7 hectares (~17 acres) focused on mineral-driven Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay.