Francois Labet Bourgogne Chardonnay Vv 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Labet
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay Vv
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne (Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally positive commercial and critic reception: Vivino listings show ~3. 8/5 for the Vieilles Vignes/Chardonnay bottlings; Jancis Robinson rated the Domaine's Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne c. 2015 at 16/20; retailers describe the 2018 as elegant, rich and full-bodied

Tasting Note
Golden; aromas of apricot, almond, citrus blossom and white flowers with subtle oak spice. Medium–full-bodied, rich stone-fruit and chalky minerality, lively acidity and a round, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled or poached salmon, creamy seafood pasta, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: miso-glazed black cod, seared scallops, tempura, sushi/sashimi (rich fish), mild Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine Chardonnay from low-yield organic vineyards; fermented and aged ~12 months in oak barrels with periodic bâtonnage and moderate new-oak influence; bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison/Domaine François Labet based in Beaune/Clos Vougeot; Labet family has long roots in the Côte d'Or and the domaine has practiced organic viticulture since the early 1990s, emphasizing traditional Burgundian techniques.