Pierre Labet Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Bourgogne — Côte de Beaune).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ≈3. 8/5 (consumer rating). Reviewed by Decanter (single tasting notes; Bourgogne Chardonnay entry)

Tasting Note
Golden-yellow; aromas of white stone fruit, citrus blossom, light spice and toasted nuts. Palate is broad and creamy with ripe apple, lemon zest, subtle vanilla/oak and fresh minerality, finishing long and elegant.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled scallops, beurre blanc fish, salmon carpaccio, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy cheeses (Chaource, Brillat-Savarin). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed cod, chicken katsu, mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Old-vine Chardonnay; hand-harvested, natural fermentation with partial malolactic, élevage in oak barrels (lightly oaked) for several months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Pierre Labet is a historic family estate based in Beaune, led by François Labet; holdings in Côte de Beaune and some Côte de Nuits plots; practicing yield control and organic/viticultural care.