Vincent Couche Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020
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Soil Type: The vineyards for this Chardonnay thrive in Burgundy's diverse soils, predominantly composed of limestone and clay, interspersed with marl. This calcareous foundation is pivotal in imparting the wine with its notable minerality and depth, while the clay elements contribute to the wine's body and texture.
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Elevation: The gently sloping vineyards are situated at varying elevations, allowing for nuanced expressions of Chardonnay. This variance in altitude influences the grapes' acidity and aromatic profile, ensuring a complex and balanced wine.
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Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
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Winemaking: Vincent Couche embraces a natural approach to winemaking, with a focus on minimal intervention to allow the Chardonnay's character to shine through. Fermentation and aging occur in a mix of stainless steel and French oak barrels, a method that enhances the wine's complexity while preserving its fresh fruit qualities. The use of oak is judicious, ensuring that the wood influence complements rather than dominates the wine's profile.
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Farming Practices: The estate is deeply committed to organic and biodynamic practices, reflecting a profound respect for nature and the ecosystem. These sustainable methods not only enrich the soil but also encourage the vines to root deeply, intensifying the wine's expression of its terroir.
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Tasting Notes: The 2020 Bourgogne Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of golden apple, citrus zest, crème fraîche, white flowers, and subtle flinty minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of crisp acidity and creamy texture, with flavors of lemon curd, pear, crème fraîche and yogurt. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a mineral streak that makes you want another sip.
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Pairing: This Chardonnay is remarkably food-friendly, pairing seamlessly with a range of dishes. It shines alongside seafood, particularly shellfish, as well as poultry and creamy pasta dishes. Its elegance and acidity also make it a delightful companion to goat cheese and green salads.
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Chablis, a village and region in northern Burgundy, is all about Chardonnay, making arguably the best unoaked versions in the world. The wines here are defined by a crisp acidity and a strong mineral backbone. The area's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soil, packed with marine fossils, gives the wines a distinctive flinty edge. One slope overlooking the village holds the seven Grand Cru vineyards, while Premier Cru sites are scattered along both sides of the Sereine River, which cuts the region in half. Chablis is the ultimate destination for highly mineral white wines.
Burgundy - Chablis
Chardonnay, one of the world's most versatile and beloved white grape varieties, showcases a remarkable spectrum of styles, from the lean, mineral-driven expressions of Chablis in France to the rich, buttery, and oak-aged versions from California's Napa Valley. Its adaptability extends to cooler climates such as Burgundy, where it achieves elegance and complexity, and to regions like Australia's Yarra Valley, known for producing vibrant and fruit-forward renditions. This grape's ability to reflect its terroir, coupled with winemaking techniques, results in a wide array of profiles, including unoaked, crisp varieties with apple and citrus notes, to full-bodied wines with tropical fruit flavors and creamy textures.
