Domaine Rougeot - Bourgogne Chardonnay "Clos des six ouvrées" 2021
This Bourgogne Chardonnay Clos des six ouvrées is detailed, rich and fresh.
Domaine Rougeot has a long history of making superb white wines out of the famed village of Meursault. Their "Clos des six ouvrées" vineyard is located within the Domaine's walls, at the base of the hill of Meursault, and mere metres from the “Les Chevalières” climat. It is the ideal location to grow great quality Chardonnay and this Bourgogne is often called the “Petit Meursault” within the range. This Clos (a vineyard surrounded by walls) is only producing six to eight barrels a year.
The same soft low sulphur nose, slightly more pronounced yellow in the colour. There’s a good depth of fruit here, ripe yet with good acidity. Firm citrus notes. Never as much class in this vineyard but there is length and it is certainly well made. Just 30% of a crop. Drink from 2023-2026. Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
It will benefit from being decanted for 15 minutes and it can be cellared up until 2025 or beyond. It goes well with white fish, roast chicken, scallops and charcuterie. 100% Chardonnay.
- What we say
- Technical notes
"This special Bourgogne Chardonnay develops a rare complexity. It has the “charme” and a teasing freshness that holds together a beautiful bouquet of flavours. A must for Burgundy lovers."
The “Clos des 6 Ouvrées” is handpicked; the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then at the Domaine on the sorting table. After pressing, alcoholic fermentation begins in a concrete vat. It is then pumped into French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. A small percentage of 5% new oak is used, bringing a desirable freshness. The wine matures in oak barrels for twelve months, delivering a nice textural and round body to the wine. The wine is then bottled and released one year later.
What we say
"This special Bourgogne Chardonnay develops a rare complexity. It has the “charme” and a teasing freshness that holds together a beautiful bouquet of flavours. A must for Burgundy lovers."
Technical notes
The “Clos des 6 Ouvrées” is handpicked; the grapes are sorted in the vineyard and then at the Domaine on the sorting table. After pressing, alcoholic fermentation begins in a concrete vat. It is then pumped into French oak barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. A small percentage of 5% new oak is used, bringing a desirable freshness. The wine matures in oak barrels for twelve months, delivering a nice textural and round body to the wine. The wine is then bottled and released one year later.
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