Domaine Naudin-Ferrand - Bellis Perennis 2023
Bellis Perennis 2020 from Domaine Naudin-Ferrand is a white Burgundy wine that expresses with restraint and depth the nobility of a Chardonnay from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. The light yellow color with golden reflections testifies to a vintage that has reached a phase of harmony, where the original freshness dialogues with an elegant patina. The nose opens with aromas of ripe pear, yellow apple, and candied lemon, accompanied by notes of white flowers and fresh almond. Upon aeration, more complex nuances of warm stone, fine butter, and hazelnut appear, revealing a controlled aging and an expressive terroir. The whole is precise, calm, and sincere, without seeking opulence. From the first sniff, the wine imposes a sensation of calm and depth.
On the palate, the attack is ample but perfectly balanced, supported by a fine acidity that structures the wine without hardening it. The body unfolds with suppleness, offering a silky and enveloping texture while maintaining a beautiful mineral tension. The flavors of white-fleshed fruits evolve towards notes of ripe lemon, hazelnut, and wet stone, reflecting the natural evolution of Chardonnay. The respectful vinification and measured aging accompany the wine without ever masking the expression of the grape variety. The palate gains complexity as the tasting progresses, while remaining clear and harmonious. The finish is long, elegant, marked by persistent minerality and a fine noble bitterness.
Bellis Perennis 2020 is a gastronomic wine, intended for the table as much as for attentive tasting. It perfectly accompanies noble fish, shellfish, roasted poultry, or refined vegetarian cuisine. Its maturity also allows it to pair with soft or lightly aged cheeses. Served around 11 to 12 °C, it fully reveals its balance and depth. Already very harmonious, it can still evolve favorably, developing more tertiary and mineral notes over time. It is a serious, elegant, and thoughtful Burgundy Chardonnay, faithful to the requirement and vision of Domaine Naudin-Ferrand.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
