Domaine Dujardin Monthelie Blanc les Plantes 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Dujardin
Label Name:
 
Monthelie Blanc les Plantes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Monthelie, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
positive trade/merchant tasting notes (Latimer Vintners, Vinmonopolet, Bertrand’s)

Tasting Note
Crisp, medium-bodied Chardonnay with citrus, green apple, pear and white flower aromas, a minerally core and subtle toasted-oak spice. Refreshing lime acidity and a long, concentrated finish.

Food Pairing
Western: scallops, grilled shrimp, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses (Brie). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger-soy, miso-glazed cod, Hainan-style poached chicken.

Production Method
Hand-harvested 100% Chardonnay; fermented and aged in oak (≈11 months) with about 10% new oak élevage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Dujardin, established early 1990s, focuses on Monthelie climats; estate is family-run with recent generational continuity and increasing organic practices.