Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune 'Les Perrieres' White 2005		France
A refreshing single-vineyard white wine with expressive Chardonnay fruit, complexity and a smooth finish.

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 18519  Our Rating : 92+  Country : France  Region : Cotes de Beaune  Grape : Chardonnay  Alcohol : 13%

This wine is made from a selection of relatively new Chardonnay vines grown in limestone and clay. Right above Savigny-les-Beaune, this parcel enjoyes a southern exposure excellent for the maturation of the berries. Half of the juice is vinified in vats at a controlled temperature and the other half is fermented in French oak barrels (10% new). After vinification, the wine matured for 12 months on lees before bottling.

Tasting Notes:

Characteristic pale golden color. A seductive mineral nose with some white flower notes. The wine is medium-bodied, and very dry with crisp acidity and minerality, ending with a fruity finish on citrus. A classic simple white Burgundy offering a very good value. Ideal with white meats, fish, light cheeses, or salads.

Winery:

Domaine d’Ardhuy is our favorite new discovery from Burgundy. Last winter, we met with the winemaker, Carl, to taste barrel samples of their superb 2005 Burgundies and were very impressed.... Read more