Pierre Labet Beaune Clos du Dessus Des Marconnets 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Beaune Clos du Dessus Des Marconnets
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Beaune, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA, William Kelley): 89–91 (2021 tasting); Wine Spectator: positive review noting lime-blossom, citrus and linear structure (recommended drinking through ~2027); Burghound: praised minerality and citrus drive

Tasting Note
Citrus zest, white peach and poached pear with chalky minerality, toasted almond and a hint of honey; medium-bodied, vibrant acidity and a saline, lemony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: monkfish or scallops with beurre blanc, roast chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, sashimi/sushi, steamed fish with soy-ginger, mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; whole-cluster pressing, fermentation in French oak barrels (indigenous yeasts), aged ~12–18 months on lees with light bâtonnage; minimal fining/filtration; organic vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Historic family domaine run by François Labet (connected to Château de la Tour). ~9–10 ha across Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, focused on low yields, organic farming and traditional Burgundian élevage.