Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen - Bourgogne Chardonnay - Côtes Salines - White - 2023

Wine:

With its always inimitable Chablis style, the 2023 white Chardonnay Côtes Salines Burgundy opens with shell-like notes and a lot of freshness. It is, of course, a very young wine, a 2023 with marked vivacity that would benefit from an additional 5 to 6 months in the bottle to fully unfold. Yet, it already meets our expectations: fresh, crisp, and precise. Rated 92-93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, direct pressing, natural yeasts, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16-18°C.
Total alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees for 5 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks, fining and filtration before bottling.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and very typical of Chablis, marked by shellfish and floral notes.

Palate:

Pure and fresh with crisp, vibrant flavours, this youthful cuvée impresses with its precision and unmistakable Chablis character—an irresistible choice for lovers of the region.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, cheese gougères, seafood, shellfish, smoked marinated fish, sea bream ceviche, cheese dishes, cheeses such as Époisses and Langres.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Céline and Frédéric Gueguen are quietly redefining excellence in the heart of the Yonne. Their organically farmed estate is producing wines of extraordinary clarity and balance, all while remaining refreshingly accessible in price—an increasingly rare combination.


The Chardonnays are electric, precise, and full of energy, while the reds offer elegance and subtle charm. This is a rising estate that’s not just worth watching—it’s one to explore now, before it reaches the heights it’s clearly destined for.