Pierre Labet Beaune Clos du Dessus Marconnets Blc 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Beaune Clos du Dessus Marconnets Blc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 89-91 (William Kelley tasting, Jan 14, 2021); Burghound ~88-91; Wine Spectator review (noted lime-blossom, citronella, matchstick; recommended drinking through 2027)

Tasting Note
Citrus and lime-blossom lift with white-flesh fruit (poached pear, apple), lychee and light tropical notes. Chalky minerality, subtle bakery/yeast and gentle oak; bright, linear acidity and a stony, lemony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy pasta, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura, Cantonese steamed fish, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown Chardonnay fermented in French oak (partial new oak), aged on lees for several months with light élevage; bottled lightly filtered or unfined to preserve texture.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Pierre Labet (Labet family lineage) based in Beaune; François Labet runs vineyards across the Côte de Beaune and vinifies at Château de la Tour; estate focuses on low yields and traditional Burgundian methods.