Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen - Bourgogne Chardonnay - Côtes Salines - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

With its always inimitable Chablis style, the 2023 white Chardonnay Côtes Salines Burgundy opens with shell-like notes and a lot of freshness. It is, of course, a very young wine, a 2023 with marked vivacity that would benefit from an additional 5 to 6 months in the bottle to fully unfold. Yet, it already meets our expectations: fresh, crisp, and precise. Rated 92-93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, direct pressing, natural yeasts, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16-18°C.
Total alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees for 5 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks, fining and filtration before bottling.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and very typical of Chablis, marked by shellfish and floral notes.

Palate:

Pure and fresh with crunchy fruit, let yourself be seduced by this cuvée, admittedly youthful, but highly precise and very typical of Chablis.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, cheese gougères, seafood, shellfish, smoked marinated fish, sea bream ceviche, cheese dishes, cheeses such as Époisses and Langres.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027, and even longer for enthusiasts.

With fervor and enthusiasm, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen carve an idyllic path through the heart of the Yonne. Practicing organic farming, their domain reaches an exceptionally high level, offering moreover perfectly enticing prices.

Their chardonnays are finely crafted, bursting with energy and precision, while their fruity and charming reds create a range from which to draw tirelessly. A domain on the rise!