Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Confrelins
- Surface area1 hectare
- VarietyChardonnay
- Year of planting 2008
- Expositionsouth/south-west
- Altitude350 metres
- Terroirssoil composed of marl-limestone alluvium on stony base
- Harvest manual
- Vinificationspre-fermentation cold maceration. Débourbage, followed by alcoholic fermentation – wild yeast
- Maturation 10 months; 2/3 in stainless steel tanks and 1/3 in barrels - about 10% new barrels
Tasting
- ROBEclear with golden highlights
- Nosea wide aromatic palette, a mix of white fruits and white flowers, embellished with discreet notes of hazelnut and lemongrass
- PALATEfruity, with a beautiful freshness and a silky structure. A little lively in its youth, gains suppleness with age, developing persistent and flavourful richness
Service
- LAYING DOWN2–6 years
- SERVING TEMPERATURE9–10°C
- FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGSideal with Meurette-style eggs in white wine sauce, fish – grilled or in a sauce, meat pies, Bouchées à la Reine vol-au-vents, or cheese such as young Comté or Cîteaux