Michel Bouzereau et Fils - Bourgogne Côte d'Or - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

Marked by a beautiful mineral brilliance, the 2022 white Côte d'Or Burgundy is a delicate, fresh and precise wine, with floral and chalky tones, surrounded by beautiful bitters. Produced from vineyards in Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, it is very close to a Meursault and would fool many, with its ultra-smooth, finely acidic, long-lasting aftertaste. A sumptuous first step to reserve for the beginning of the meal. Rated 92/100 by the committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged for 12 months in barrels (15% new), then 2 months in vats.

Color:

Pale, crystalline yellow.

Nose:

Fresh, with floral and chalky notes.

Palate:

Precise and suave, marked by a beautiful mineral radiance, this wine has a delicate profile, offering finely acidulous juice with great persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, jambon persillé bourguignon, cheese gougères, fried sandeels or smelts, pan-fried frogs, cooked sole meunière.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau has developed a distinctly personal style, defined by finesse and high standards, raising the bar for Burgundy wines. As the lead at Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, a three-star recipient in the RVF Guide, he expertly captures the unique characteristics of each terroir, employing rigorous cultivation methods inspired by biodynamics.

He excels in highlighting the finesse and vibrancy of the wines while preserving their purity and character through careful aging. The use of oak is measured, ensuring that elegance is the primary expression.