Domaine de la Denante 2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay

The Domaine de la Denante 2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay opens with a luminous straw-gold hue, accented by silvery and greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers a delicate bouquet of white roses, honeysuckle, broom, and acacia, layered with herbal notes of fern, verbena, and lemongrass, alongside bright citrus aromas of grapefruit and mandarin orange. The palate is vibrant and expressive, revealing concentrated flavors of green apple, peach, quince, and a touch of pink grapefruit, all underscored by a subtle nuttiness of hazelnut and hints of fennel. A dash of lime zest and preserved lemon adds complexity, while the wine’s minerality and brisk acidity provide a clean, zippy structure that evolves into a smooth, rounded finish with whispers of vanilla and lightly toasted oak. This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, halibut, seafood pasta, or herbed cheese puff pastry appetizers, complementing both delicate and savory dishes with finesse.
Crafted by winemaker Damien Martin, whose family established the domaine in 1975, the 2023 vintage has garnered praise for its purity, balance, and expressive character. It is estate bottled in the Macon region and produced from 30+ year-old vines, fermented in stainless steel and matured in old barrels for six to eight months using only natural grape-derived yeast. The wine has been celebrated for its vibrant fruit profile, elegant texture, and natural winemaking approach, earning recognition from retailers and sommeliers alike for its exceptional value and authenticity.

750ml