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Bourgogne Côte-d'Or Bernard Millot 2023
14%
0.75L
Intensity
A pure, expressive Chardonnay from the Côte d’Or, combining floral finesse, ripe fruit and a precise mineral edge.
More infoThriving on parcels surrounding Meursault, the Chardonnay vines grow on light clay-limestone soils over a stony subsoil, facing east and south-east. These conditions enable the roots to dig deep while retaining a beautiful freshness. Limestone brings mineral tension and finesse, while clay adds fullness and volume to the wine. Harvesting is done by hand at peak ripeness, with rigorous sorting carried out directly in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in oak casks, with native yeasts, to best capture the expression of the terroir and vintage. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak casks.
In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant yellow hue with golden glints. The nose is delicate and precise, unfolding aromas of ripe pear, white peach and acacia blossom, alongside a subtle hint of toasted almond and a chalky minerality typical of Burgundy. The palate is both ample and fresh, carried by a fine balance of tension and generosity.
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Bourgogne Côte-d'Or Bernard Millot 2023
The wine
Thriving on parcels surrounding Meursault, the Chardonnay vines grow on light clay-limestone soils over a stony subsoil, facing east and south-east. These conditions enable the roots to dig deep while retaining a beautiful freshness. Limestone brings mineral tension and finesse, while clay adds fullness and volume to the wine. Harvesting is done by hand at peak ripeness, with rigorous sorting carried out directly in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in oak casks, with native yeasts, to best capture the expression of the terroir and vintage. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak casks.
In the glass, the wine displays a brilliant yellow hue with golden glints. The nose is delicate and precise, unfolding aromas of ripe pear, white peach and acacia blossom, alongside a subtle hint of toasted almond and a chalky minerality typical of Burgundy. The palate is both ample and fresh, carried by a fine balance of tension and generosity.
About the Producer Bernard Millot
In the heart of the prestigious Côte de Beaune and the picturesque village of Meursault lies Domaine Bernard Millot, now managed by Bernard and his son Emilien, making him the fourth generation to do so. The eight hectares of vines are planted in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Beaune, and grown with the utmost love and care, the idea being to allow the terroir to express itself through lively, vibrant wines.
The estate is certified organic practices, with biodynamic practices are also used (plant infusions, aeration and trellising). The soil is mainly ploughed in summer, which allows the vegetation cover to be removed naturally. Harvesting is carried out by hand at full ripeness and the grapes are placed in back baskets before being transported to the vathouse in harvesting bins. In the winery, winemaking is meticulous, with fermentation triggered by native yeasts and minimal use of sulphur. Ageing is carried out in barrels, a proportion of which have already held one or more wines.
Emilien, a generous and gifted winemaker, is also ambitious enough to plant a few rows of Syrah as an experiment, a way of anticipating the effects of climate change. Balanced wines from an estate well worth following.
