BOURGOGNE
Appellation Bourgogne Controlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay 100%
TASTING NOTES
Les Essentielles Chardonnay 2023 from Les Vignerons de Mancey is a fresh, elegant, mineral Bourgogne Chardonnay, crafted in the Mâconnais from grapes grown in the village of Chardonnay, just south of Mancey. It is a clean, modern dry white, ideal for anyone seeking an authentic Burgundy Chardonnay with a strong sense of place and excellent value for money. In the glass, it shows a bright straw yellow colour with green highlights that underline its youth. On the nose, Les Essentielles Chardonnay 2023 offers an intense bouquet of white‑fleshed fruits (pear, white peach), delicate citrus and precise mineral notes, combining depth with real freshness. On the palate, the attack is crisp and lively; the wine is full and fairly rich yet always supported by good acidity, with appealing complexity and aromatic persistence that make it impactful without ever feeling heavy. The low‑yielding vines grow on well‑exposed limestone slopes in the Côte Mâconnaise, which give the Chardonnay tension, finesse and a distinctly Burgundian character. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wines are racked and bottled between May and June to preserve as much fragrance, freshness and fruit precision as possible. Les Essentielles Chardonnay 2023 is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with fish dishes, seafood, white meats, substantial salads and fresh to semi‑mature cheeses. It is best enjoyed within two years of the vintage, though it can be cellared for 4–5 years for those who appreciate a touch more complexity and evolution in their Chardonnay.