Lot presentation

Bourgogne Chardonnay Sarnin-Berrux 2021

The wine

This Sarnin-Berrux Burgundy Chardonnay is a white wine crafted from 40-year-old vines cultivated biodynamically on clay-limestone soils, thriving at altitudes of 274 to 564 metres. The grapes are hand-picked depending on the phases of the moon, with minimal handling in the winery and without any oenological inputs. The winemaking process includes cold skin maceration, alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts in French oak foudres (large capacity wooden tuns) and a 12-month ageing period in 228-litre oak barrels.
It reveals vibrant aromas of green apple and peach, complemented by subtle hints of yeast and herbaceous nuances. On the palate, it is lively and dynamic, with an exquisite acidity and a long mineral finish.

About the Producer Sarnin-Berrux

Jean-Pascal Sarnin and Jean-Marie Berrux were both eager to discover the diverse expressions and sensibilities of the Burgundy terroir, prompting them to set up the Maison Sarnin-Berrux in Monthélie, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Beaune, in 2007.v Jean-Pascal Sarnin left the world of Parisian finance to acquire a wealth of winegrowing experience by working in the Côte d’Or. This is where he met his counterpart and friend Jean-Marie Berrux. Together, they canvas Burgundy to acquire grapes grown exclusively organically. They are convinced of the benefits such practices have on the vines and the wine, resulting in cuvées that reflect the terroir, while preserving the soil and biodiversity. In the winery, they vinify the fruit as naturally as possible, with minimal intervention, so as to express the diversity of the different Burgundy crus.