Domaine Nicolas Rossignol - Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022
The Domaine Nicolas Rossignol is primarily known for its precise interpretation of the great red terroirs of the Côte de Beaune, but its Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 reveals another facet of its expertise. Based in Beaune, Nicolas Rossignol continues the story of a family of winemakers from Volnay while developing since 1997 a personal, demanding approach very attentive to the balance of the wines. The estate mainly works in the areas of Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Savigny-lès-Beaune, with a fine reading of soils and exposures. Viticulture is reasoned, inspired by organic and biodynamic practices, with soil work and a search for just maturity. This sensitivity, often associated with its Pinot Noir, is found in this white Bourgogne through a desire for precision and aromatic purity. The Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 thus constitutes an elegant entry into the estate's universe, with an accessible, refined white Burgundy representative of the vintage.
The Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 is made exclusively from Chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of the great white Burgundies. This regional appellation allows offering a more immediate wine than village or premier cru cuvées, while maintaining the winemaking standards specific to the estate. Precise details on the origin parcels are not fully published, but the sought-after style is a fresh, fruity, and balanced interpretation of Burgundian Chardonnay. The 2022 vintage produced generous wines in Burgundy, with beautiful balances between maturity, freshness, and fruit expression. In this cuvée, the estate favors a readable and harmonious profile, without excess richness or heaviness. The wine stands out with floral and fruity aromas, supported by a palate that is both supple and fresh. This Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 is aimed at lovers of elegant, precise whites that are easy to pair at the table.
On tasting, the Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 reveals a delicate nose marked by white flowers, ripe fruits, pear, yellow apple, and a touch of citrus. The whole remains clear and expressive, with a freshness sensation that balances the vintage's maturity. On the palate, the attack is supple, then the wine gains volume with a round but well-held texture. The Chardonnay expresses itself here in a gourmand register, without losing the expected precision of a white Burgundy. The finish retains a beautiful lightness, with fruity persistence and a hint of freshness that pleasantly extends the tasting. This wine will pair very well with seafood, grilled fish, creamy poultry, mushroom pasta, fresh cheeses, or a refined aperitif. It can be enjoyed now for its aromatic brightness, while also being kept for a few years to gain harmony.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
