Domaine Nicolas Rossignol : Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

Tasting

Colour
White in colour, the wine may display a slight natural turbidity, reflecting a bottling carried out without filtration or fining.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is bright and refined, revealing notes of citrus zest, green apple and delicate pear. This is underscored by a mineral touch of flint, along with subtle vanilla and creamy nuances brought by discreet oak ageing.

Palate
Medium-bodied, the palate offers a fruity profile perfectly balanced by lively acidity. Precise, harmonious and radiant, it unfolds a sensual, mineral texture, extending into a very long, slightly lively finish.

Food and wine pairing
Highly versatile, this white wine pairs beautifully with seafood, shellfish or delicate fish such as sole meunière, oysters, scallops or halibut. It also accompanies roasted or grilled poultry, vegetable-based dishes, summer salads and fresh cheeses, particularly goat's cheese, with great success.

Service and storage
This Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 offers an ideal and accessible introduction to the estate's philosophy and winemaking style, ready to enjoy from now.

The elegance and freshness of a white wine from the Burgundy region by Domaine Nicolas Rossignol

The estate
Founded in 1997 by Nicolas Rossignol, the fifth generation of winemakers in his family, Domaine Nicolas Rossignol is a key name in Burgundy. Initially spanning three hectares, the estate now covers around 17 hectares, with modern facilities based in Beaune. Still at the helm of the domaine, Nicolas Rossignol personally oversees every aspect of production. A committed advocate of soil-friendly viticulture, he draws inspiration from biodynamics and favours a minimal-intervention, so-called "infusion" approach, allowing the authenticity of his terroirs to fully express itself.

The vineyard
The grapes behind this Bourgogne wine come from a rigorous selection of plots located in the Côte de Beaune region. These vines flourish on northern-facing terroirs renowned for their limestone-rich soils, giving the wine its characteristic freshness and mineral identity.

The vintage
2022 began with a mild winter followed by a hot summer. The growing season was marked by welcome rainfall at the end of June and in mid-August, which helped revive berry ripening in the face of summer drought. Dry, windy conditions ahead of the harvest ensured impeccable sanitary conditions for the grapes. Despite below-average yields, this vintage produced grapes of excellent quality, combining fine ripeness with well-preserved acidity.

Winemaking and ageing
The harvest is carried out by hand using small eight-kilo crates to preserve the integrity of the berries. After a thorough double sorting, both mechanical and manual, alcoholic fermentation begins naturally through indigenous yeasts. For this Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022, winemaking and ageing take place together in stainless steel tanks and 609-litre wooden demi-muids. This method preserves the freshness of the fruit while adding subtle complexity.

Grape variety
Chardonnay (100%)