Charton Mercurey 1er Cru la Chiquette White 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Charton
Label Name:
 
Mercurey 1er Cru la Chiquette White
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
listed by Burgundy retailers with positive tasting notes (fruity, floral, mineral)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Chardonnay: green apple, pear, white flowers, citrus zest, flinty minerality and gentle vanilla/spice from oak; bright acidity and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: shellfish, oysters, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, creamy cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai fish curry, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, whole-bunch pressing, fermented and aged in oak barrels (partial new oak, ~8–10 months), minimal intervention using indigenous yeasts.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Charton, family-owned since 1941, ~11.5 ha in Mercurey; practices traditional/sustainable viticulture and low-intervention cellar work.