Pierre Labet Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Labet
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
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:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
reviewed/tasted by Jancis Robinson (member review, tasting date 16 Jan 2024). 5%

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; aromas of linden blossom, vanilla and apricot. Palate shows ripe yellow fruit, citrus, vibrant acidity and a slightly creamy, oak-influenced texture; elegant with a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster or creamy seafood, mushroom risotto. Asian: sushi (salmon/seabream), miso-glazed cod, tempura, Thai green curry, Chinese roast duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle pneumatic pressing; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 350–450L oak barrels; aged ~18 months; fined/filtered if needed.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Pierre Labet (Beaune), run by François Labet who also manages Château de la Tour; family-owned with long regional history and organic/biodynamic vineyard practices.