Rich and refined Chardonnay with ripe citrus, brioche notes and a fresh mineral backbone, ideal with creamy fish dishes and poultry.

🍷 Tasting Notes

Appearance brilliant pale gold with luminous reflections.

Nose refined and layered aromatics:

• White flowers (honeysuckle, acacia)
• Citrus zest and subtle stone fruit
• Light buttery and brioche notes
• Hint of anise and delicate vanilla from oak aging

Palate

• Round, ample and velvety texture
• Generous fruit (citrus, mandarin, yellow fruits)
• Creamy mid-palate with brioche and almond tones
• Balanced by a fresh, slightly acidulated lift
• Persistent mineral finish typical of clay-limestone terroir

Structure & Style a powerful yet elegant Viré-Clessé, combining:

• Old-vine concentration
• Controlled oak influence (12 months demi-muid)
• Gastronomic depth with freshness

👉 More structured and complex than Mâcon-Villages, yet still approachable.

🍽️ Food Pairing (Gastronomic Focus)

🐟 Noble Fish & Shellfish

• Turbot, bar ou sole, beurre blanc
• Homard, langoustine, sauces crémées
• Coquilles Saint-Jacques snackées

🍗 Poultry & White Meats

• Volaille aux morilles
• Suprême de poulet, jus crémé
• Veau en sauce (blanquette, crème légère)

🧀 Cheese Pairing

• Comté affiné
• Fromages de chèvre
• Fromages bleus (surprisingly strong match)

🌶️ More Creative Pairings

• Lightly spiced dishes (Asian-inspired cuisine)
• Foie gras or richer starters
• Creamy vegetable dishes (celeriac, cauliflower)
  

⚙️ Service & Positioning

• AOP Viré-Clessé
• Chardonnay
• Vivino 4.2
• 12 months on oak vats
  
• Serving temperature: 11–12°C
• Aging potential: 5–8 years - drink 2026-2035
• Alcohol 13,5%
• Glassware: Burgundy white (to enhance texture and aromatics)

🧠 Sommelier Insight

This cuvée is a gastronomic Chardonnay with real presence:

• More power and structure than entry-level Mâcon wines
• Less opulent than top crus → excellent value for pairing menus

👉 Ideal for:

• Premium by-the-glass programs
• Tasting menus with creamy or umami-driven dishes