Domaine A. et P. de Villaine : Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise "Les Clous Aimé" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise "Les Clous Aimé" 2022 Domaine de Villaine

Tasting

Colour
This white wine reveals a pale yellow colour with subtle green hues, reflecting its youth and cool-climate freshness.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with delicate notes of white flowers, fresh almond and light citrus touches reminiscent of lemon. With aeration, an underlying minerality, inherited from its terroir, reveals itself with elegance.

Palate
The attack is soft and supple, carried by a pleasant freshness. The palate offers a beautiful balance between a structuring acidity, fruity roundness and a finish of great mineral, crystalline purity.

Food and wine pairing

This cuvée pairs wonderfully with delicately prepared fish or white meats, provided that overly spicy sauces are avoided, as they would mask its nuances. It also pairs perfectly with traditional goat cheeses, semi-hard cheeses such as reblochon, or aged mountain cheeses like comté and beaufort.

Service and storage

For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to serve the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise "Les Clous Aimé" 2022 at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. Designed for aging, this cellar-worthy wine requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of patience to reveal its full complexity. It will reach its peak maturity between 7 and 10 years, with an optimal drinking window extending from 10 to 15 years from its vintage.

The authentic expression of a limestone terroir by Domaine de Villaine

The estate

Founded in 1973 by Aubert and Pamela de Villaine, Domaine de Villaine is located in Bouzeron, at the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise in Burgundy. A pioneer, the estate distinguished itself through its early commitment to organic farming in 1986, followed by the adoption of biodynamic methods. Today led by Pierre de Benoist, nephew of the founders, the estate spans around thirty hectares. It embodies a holistic and terroir-respectful vision, favouring controlled yields to produce wines of exceptional purity and quality.

The vineyard

The plots dedicated to producing this Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise benefit from a privileged location on a south-facing slope in the Bouzeron valley. This optimal sun exposure, combined with natural protection from north winds, promotes even ripening of the grapes. The old vines thrive on a distinctive, predominantly limestone terroir, enriched with white marl and clay, giving the wine its distinctive mineral qualities and ensuring excellent natural drainage.

Winemaking and aging

True to the estate's minimalist philosophy, the making of the Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise "Les Clous Aimé" 2022 involves as little technical intervention as possible. Primary fermentation takes place through the action of indigenous yeasts, followed by complete malolactic fermentation that brings roundness and freshness. The wine is then aged in traditional oak foudres for a period of 10 to 12 months. This choice of vessel allows the geological expression of the terroir to be concentrated while progressively refining the texture and aromatic complexity of the cuvée.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay