Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Roulot
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Blanc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Bourgogne) — Meursault / Côte de Beaune
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 88-90; Vinous 87-89. Drinking window often cited c. 2022–2030

Tasting Note
Citrus oil, green apple and hazelnut with a stony, chalky mineral core. Medium‑full, satiny texture with subtle buttery pastry and precise acidity, finishing with a focused, chalky grip.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, mushroom risotto, buttered lobster, grilled sea bass, soft goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, mild Thai coconut curry, dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; barrel fermentation in French oak (small percentage new), lees aging with periodic bâtonnage, malolactic fermentation and bottling after cellar maturation.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Roulot, founded in 1830 and led by Jean‑Marc Roulot since 1989, farms ~15 ha in Meursault; certified organic/biodynamic and renowned for pure, terroir‑driven Chardonnay.