Burgundy
La Sœur Cadette - Vézelay - La Châtelaine - Blanc - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Vézelay
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine rated 91/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2023 white Vézelay La Châtelaine bursts with youthful fruit that captivates with its power. This wine is full of energy, offering a fresh and dynamic profile with a delicate bitterness. It opens with a fresh nose, featuring citrus notes and a subtle smokiness reminiscent of Chablis. This white is crisp, invigorating, and harmoniously round—perfectly enjoyable as an aperitif or paired with seafood. A true delight!Vinification:
Hand-harvested, whole grapes pneumatically pressed.Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, aged on lees for 8-10 months.
Certified organic wine.
Color:
Pale, bright yellow.Nose:
Fresh, with citrus notes and a delicate hint of shellfish, “Chablisienne” style.Palate:
Fresh and invigorating, with a youthful fruitiness, this wine delivers a powerful, round, tasty juice that's a joy to drink!
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, salmon or sea bream gravelax, pan-fried frogs, seafood, marinated fish, vegetable and feta salads, fresh or lightly ripened goat or cow cheeses.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.
Recently awarded 1 star by RVF, La Sœur Cadette is a confidential address in Burgundy that's quickly making a name for itself. Valentin Montanet devotes meticulous care to his organically farmed vineyards, crafting cuvées that shine with precision and pure enjoyment.
No added yeasts, no chaptalization, and minimal sulfites—his straightforward methods result in wines that are exceptionally flavorful, remarkably expressive, and consistently high in quality.