A new addition to the Joseph Drouhin portfolio, this Côte de Beaune Blanc is a beautifully crafted introduction to the white wines of the Côte de Beaune. Sourced from carefully selected parcels across the appellation, it showcases the elegance and minerality that define this celebrated wine region.
Pale gold with green highlights. Fresh, clean nose of white flowers, green apple, citrus, and a delicate mineral note. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with good body, lively acidity, and a clean, mineral finish. An excellent value expression of Côte de Beaune Chardonnay.
Vintage 2023: One of the hottest years in Burgundy, producing generous, ripe wines with excellent concentration. Smooth, long and complex palates — a vintage of high quality.
Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic practices since the 1980s–1990s. Low yields to maximise terroir expression.
Harvest: Hand-picked in open-work crates with careful sorting.
Vinification: Gentle pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation in oak barrels. Indigenous yeasts.
Ageing: French oak barrels, 10–15% new. 10–12 months.
Appellation: Côte de Beaune AOC, Burgundy, France.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Cellaring: 3–5 years.
Food Pairing: Oysters, grilled fish, light pasta, goat's cheese.