Domaine Guy Bernard - Condrieu - Bassenon - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Condrieu Bassenon deserves decanting upon opening to fully unleash its aromas of fresh apricot and fine oak. Following are warmer notes of licorice in a vibrant, fresh palate. The precision of this 2022 vintage is highly appreciated, with its sharp and focused profile framing its generosity. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, static cold settling, low-temperature alcoholic fermentation, weekly stirring of the lees until malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 80% of the harvest in barrels, 10% of which are new, and 20% in stainless steel vats.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Fresh and pure, with lovely apricot notes.

Palate:

Both precise and generous with fresh aromas of fruit, this tonic wine offers ample, complex juice.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish with spices, shrimp wok with lemongrass, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Domaine Guy Bernard is a significant yet still undiscovered name. Located on the beautiful slopes of Côte Rôtie and Condrieu with only 6 hectares, this small estate forgoes ostentation in favor of purity, fruit, and balance. Skillfully vinified, the wines thus present radiant character where finesse always triumphs over power.