De Villaine Cote Chalonnaise les Clous Aime 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
De Villaine
Label Name:
 
Cote Chalonnaise les Clous Aime
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte Chalonnaise (Bouzeron)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92 (noted drinking window 2023–2040). James Suckling 92. Falstaff ~90 for earlier vintages. Producer technical and tasting notes: De Villaine

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with white flowers, lemon and stone-fruit notes, flinty/saline streaks and a clean, persistent finish. Energetic, precise and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled sea bass, scallops, goat cheese, Comté. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, lightly spiced Thai coconut fish curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay from several mid-slope parcels; gently pressed, fermented and aged in large neutral casks with restrained new oak; aimed for ageing.

Vineyard Info
Owned by Aubert & Pamela de Villaine (purchased 1971); estate in Bouzeron focuses on low-yield selections, older vines and sustainable/organic practices. Managed by family/relatives.