Domaine Roulot - Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020

STRICTLY ALLOCATED: Since these wines are some of the rarest and the most in demand in the world, only clients with whom Clos Cachet have an existing relationship will be considered for an allocation. All Jean-Marc Roulot wines are imported directly from the Domaine, guaranteeing its provenance.

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Jean-Marc Roulot is nothing less than one of the most talented white winemakers in Burgundy. No one disputes this and nor should they. His signature melts to perfection with the top terroirs of Burgundy. The wines are known to have high precision and tension without compromising on a certain richness and complexity. All his vineyards are farmed organically, with soils plowed regularly with de-budding to keep yields limited.

Roulot's 2020 Bourgogne Blanc is promising, mingling aromas of citrus oil and fresh hazelnuts with hints of buttery pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and precise, it's pure and nicely concentrated, concluding with chalky grip. 88-90 pts, William Kelly, Wine Advocate. 100% Chardonnay.

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Jean-Marc Roulot buys the grapes and manages the harvest date to make sure the grapes retain a high level of acidity. It is Jean-Marc’s signature to pick at this stage. Afterwards, the press is a key period of the process where his magic is worked. The aim is to extract slowly, but also to make sure that it’s gentle enough to avoid getting drying extracts. The maturation is done in French oak barrels, with about 20% new oak. During the extensive maturation of about 18 months (12 months in barrels and 6 months in a stainless tank), Jean-Marc makes sure that the cellar is wet enough to work on a certain reduction. Topping up is done every week to ensure the wine doesn’t oxidise. The wine was bottled in spring 2019 (France) and released in October 2019.

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