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