2020
Bourgogne Les Ursulines

Chardonnay
SKU: 1JBBCSF320

Vivacous lighter more refreshing wines may be sparkling, white or rosé, and also may be sweet or dry. However, all are on the brighter and tangier end of the flavor spectrum and will never feature oaky flavors.

FOOD PAIRING: Flattering with almost EVERYTHING, but best for RAW & COLD FOODS, LOW-FAT FOODS & SPICY FOODS.

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Description

This ‘vast' appellation brings together four great regions; Yonne to the north, with its fresh, mineral wines, followed by the Côte d'Or, with its rounder, deeper whites, the Côte Chalonnaise with its pleasant wines, and lastly the Mâcon region to the south, with a range of styles varying with the individual soil and exposure. Soils are mostly limestone-clay. For this 2020 vintage, we have favored a supply in Yonne to bring freshness!

Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to  GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, SD, VA or WV.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

A pale yellow color.

Aroma: 

This wine reveals aromas of yellow and white fruits with some notes of white flowers. 

Palate: 

On the palate, a nice freshness emerges for this sunny vintage with a nice smoothness.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Harvest date: from 4 to 17 September 2020. The grapes were handpicked and collected in 20-kg perforated crates. At the winery: The whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C then was immediately transferred to barrels with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees. Very long fermentation using indigenous yeasts.

Tech Notes
  • Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
  • Harvest Date: September 10th - 15th, 2020
  • Aging:
    •  7 Months in French oak barrels
    • 10% New Toasted French oak 
    • French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.
  • Bottling:  May 2021
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Delicate White Fish or Poultry Dishes
Cheese & Nuts:
Light Cheddar