Domaine Céline et Frédéric Gueguen - Bourgogne Chardonnay - Côtes Salines - White - 2023

Wine:

With its always inimitable Chablis style, the 2023 white Chardonnay Côtes Salines Burgundy opens with shell-like notes and a lot of freshness. It is, of course, a very young wine, a 2023 with marked vivacity. Yet, it already meets our expectations: fresh, crisp, and precise. Rated 92-93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, direct pressing. Natural yeasts, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16-18°C. Total malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees for 5 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Fining and filtration before bottling.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and very typical of Chablis, marked by shellfish and floral notes.

Palate:

Pure and fresh with crisp, vibrant flavours, this youthful cuvée impresses with its precision and unmistakable Chablis character—an irresistible choice for lovers of the region.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, cheese gougères, seafood, shellfish, smoked marinated fish, sea bream ceviche, cheese dishes, cheeses such as Époisses and Langres.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027, and even longer for enthusiasts.

With passion and dedication, Céline and Frédéric Gueguen have elevated their estate in the heart of Yonne to an impressive level. They produce wines of outstanding quality at remarkably enticing prices.

Their range includes precision-driven, vibrant Chardonnays and seductive, fruit-forward reds, making it a cellar to return to again and again. A rising estate to watch!