Bourgogne - Côte d’Or - 2021 - Henri Germain & Fils - 0,75L

A precise and elegant Chardonnay, where freshness and minerality express themselves with finesse.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Bourgogne Côte d'Or
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils, vineyards located in Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, fermentation in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, élevage for 18 months in oak barrels (1 to 2 wines), light fining and filtration before bottling
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights
• Nose: Delicate aromas of pear, white flowers, and subtle toasted notes
• Palate: Fresh and balanced, revealing flavors of white-fleshed fruits and fine mineral tension
• Finish: Long and elegant, with a saline touch and beautiful persistence

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Scallops sautéed in lemon butter, gratinéed oysters
• 🐟 Roasted sea bass with sauce vierge, herb-baked cod in papillote
• 🍗 Supreme of poultry with chanterelles, veal chop with creamy lemon sauce
• 🥗 Asparagus and parmesan risotto, zucchini gratin with fresh goat cheese
• 🧀 Aged Comté (24 months), lightly aged Brie de Meaux

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 11–13 °C
• Decanting: Optional, 20–30 minutes before serving
• Opening time: Enjoy soon after opening

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now for freshness and vibrancy, or cellar until 2026 to develop greater complexity and roundness.

🏰 About the Domaine

Founded in 1973 and based in Meursault, Domaine Henri Germain & Fils has established itself as a Burgundy reference. Practicing sustainable viticulture with a progressive biodynamic approach, the domaine favors careful vinifications and long élevages to best express the purity of the terroir. This 2021 Bourgogne Côte d’Or exemplifies their expertise, offering a clear definition of Chardonnay in a fresh and structured style.