Fabien Coche Bourgogne Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Fabien Coche
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune — Meursault parcels)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasted/featured in Decanter panel tasting; listed and described by The Wine Society; producer profile and praise in Vintage & Vine / Wine Advocate commentary

Tasting Note
Fresh lemon and orchard fruit with stone-fruit notes, subtle leesy richness and gentle oak influence; medium-bodied, balanced acidity and a medium-length, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled/roasted fish, seafood risotto, poultry in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, Cantonese-style crab, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai coconut curries.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressing; raised first in large foudre then in barrel/stainless; ~16 months on lees; minimal fining/filtration; producer practices organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fabien Coche (formerly Coche-Bizouard) is a family domaine based in Meursault, 12 ha, organic practices since 1998; Fabien took over in the 2000s continuing a classical, low-intervention style.