Philippe Bouzereau Bourgogne Cote d'Or Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Philippe Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Cote d'Or Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
generally well-reviewed by Burgundy-Report and listed by reputable merchants (Alliance Wine)

Tasting Note
Pale gold; aromas of white peach, lemon zest, acacia and subtle anise. Mouth-filling with mineral drive and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, scallops, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brie/Camembert). Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, tempura, steamed white fish with ginger & scallions, mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay; gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, aged ~12 months in 228L barrels (≈20% new oak). Minimal intervention; no bâtonnage; matured on fine lees.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Meursault (9th generation, ~18 ha). Grapes sourced from Côte de Beaune parcels; estate certified organic in 2022 and trialling biodynamics.