Michel Bouzereau et Fils - Bourgogne Côte d'Or - White - 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 smooth, with a striking mineral clarity, this cuvée has a delicate profile, offering a finely balanced acidity and impressive length.

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 cultivated a distinct style, marked by both finesse and precision, setting a high standard for Burgundy wines.

Leading Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, a 3-star estate in the RVF Guide, he expertly reveals the true identity of each terroir, employing exacting cultivation methods inspired by biodynamics.

His approach emphasizes purity and elegance, allowing the wines to express their character without excess. There's no risk of overuse of oak here—the focus is always on balance and delicacy.