Mont Chauve Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mont Chauve
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Sources include retailer and producer pages (SAQ, Vinfolio, Au Pied du Mont Chauve product listings)

Tasting Note
Citrus and lemon zest, bitter orange and green apple with pear and toasted almond notes; a touch of mint and baked bread. Medium-bodied, rounded with balanced oak and a mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, turkey, grilled salmon, creamy pasta, lobster, goat cheese. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, teriyaki chicken, sushi (richer fish), mild Thai coconut dishes.

Production Method
Vines farmed biodynamically; hand-harvested, pneumatic pressing; gravity transfer to barrels for fermentation and élevage, balanced oak maturation.

Vineyard Info
Au Pied du Mont Chauve (Picard family) bottles terroir-driven Burgundies made at Château de Chassagne-Montrachet; biodynamic conversion and winemaking led by Francine Picard and team.