Michel Bouzereau et Fils Bourgogne Cote D'or Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Notes: "Pretty, airy and fresh aromas include those of white flower, apple and a touch of anise. There is solid volume and punch to the delicious middle weight flavors that possess a refined texture for a wine of this level, all wrapped in a saline-inflected and lingering finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. Good stuff." -Burghound

About the Wine: From 2.9 hectares in the lieux-dits Magny, Sous la Velle (Meursault), and Champs Perriers (Puligny-Montrachet). The vines were planted in 1957, 1970, 1990, and 1995.  Clay-limestone soils. 

About the Winery: The Bouzereau family is part of the fabric of Meursault, making wine in the village for seven generations. While today there are five domaines bearing the Bouzereau name, Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils is acknowledged as not only the best of them but also one of the top producers in the appellation. Their years of experience and connections have endowed them with some of the top plots in the top crus – as a result they craft some of the best, most balanced wines in Meursault.  Sixth generation vigneron Michel was able to expand the family vineyards. Michel’s son Jean-Baptiste joined the family estate twenty years after his father took over and has been running the domaine since 1999.What makes Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils stand out is its emphasis on vineyards, both in their insistence on working prime locations and in the attention to detail of the farming that is carried out. The quality of grapes is paramount, hewing to the adage that only excellent grapes can make excellent wines. Soil health is a prime focus, as is maintenance of healthy vines throughout the growing season, with careful pruning and yield management. Jean Baptiste decided to start working organically in 2005 and has slowly moved toward biodynamic principles in the past 10 years, without seeking any certification, so only natural products are used in the vineyards.  Their family estate is ingrained in the history of their appellation, their sources are impeccable, and their style is classic. Jean-Baptiste is a humble, soft-spoken winemaker who chooses to let his bottlings speak for themselves. The wines call to mind a ray of light, shining with energy, length, and complexity, and so well-balanced that no one component overshadows any of the others.

Varietal: Chardonnay.