Pierre Labet Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Beaune / Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
10% new oak and favorable reviews

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; aromas of citrus, linden blossom and apricot with subtle vanilla. Palate shows grapefruit skin, candied orange, buttered toast, saline minerality and vibrant acidity, textured mid-palate and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, sushi/sashimi, salmon carpaccio, seafood pasta, saffron risotto, roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, Chaource or Brillat-Savarin cheeses, tempura and mild Thai/Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Gentle pneumatic pressing (4–5 hours), alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 350–450L oak barrels (≈10% new), aged c.18 months; fined/filtered as needed.

Vineyard Info
Labet family estate based in Beaune; François/Edouard Labet oversee vineyards and Château de la Tour. Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes sourced from c.50+ year-old parcels in Beaune and Chorey-lès-Beaune.