Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc "En Champans," François de Nicolay - 2018

Name: Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc "En Champans," François de Nicolay
Brand: Francois de Nicolay
SKU: 40325
Price: 37.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 40325 750mL

This is a négociant label by François de Nicolay of Chandon de Briailles. Sourced from 50-year-old vines, the wine is a pure expression of fruits and terroir. The wine is fermented in old barrels with ambient yeast and spends another year aging in barrel. Unfined, unfiltered, no sulfur added.

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Color

White

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Producer

Francois de Nicolay

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

This is a beautiful expression of white Burgundy, made entirely naturally, with no sulphur added at bottling. Every bottle is filled by human hand and nothing is ever added. The fruit is grown biodynamically and then carefully selected, pressed, fermented and aged in the cave of Chandon de Briailles in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Supple fruit, a viscous roundness, and lovely acidity make this wine simply a joy to true. It will pair well with a wide variety of cheeses, poultry in creamy sauces and would be excellent with robust vegetarian fare. Green almonds cooked with orange juice, onions, garlic, dill and good EVOO would be sublime. Lovers of Chardonnay take note, as this does not have any funk, but it does have spunk!

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Glossary

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