Domaine Feuillat-Juillot Montagny 1Er Cru Cuvée «Les Vignes de Françoise » 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Feuillat-Juillot
Label Name:
 
Montagny 1Er Cru Cuvée «Les Vignes de Françoise »
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Montagny, Côte Chalonnaise)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 2–4. 3 (user ratings); La Revue du Vin de France readers' medal (silver) for Les Vignes de Françoise 2022

Tasting Note
Delicate white-fruit and floral aromas with buttery brioche notes. Round, supple palate with lemon and stone-fruit flavors, fine minerality and a fresh, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: salmon terrine, seared sea bass, lemon roast chicken, buttered shellfish, soft cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed fish, sushi/ sashimi, Thai coconut chicken, lightly spiced Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; whole-cluster pressing; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 500L French oak demi-muids; aged 8–12 months on fine lees with light handling before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Feuillat-Juillot (≈14 ha) in Montagny, run by Françoise Feuillat-Juillot with daughter Camille; sustainable viticulture, HVE3 and converted to organic certification (AB) in 2024.