Bourgogne Côte d'Or Les Grandes Gouttes ssa 2021

Real Burgundy-terroir in the nose with lots of white fruit, flowers and an elegant touch of wood. The taste is mouth-filling with fine acidity and a long elegant finish. No added sulfites wich gives the wine a rounder taste.

Appellation Bourgogne

Grape variety chardonnay

Style Rich & Round

Format 1500 ml

No availibility at this moment

€81.70

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Domaine Rougeot Père & Fils	France	Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune

About the winemaker The Domaine Rougeot can be found in the heart of the village of Meursault. Marc Rougeot started the domain in 1975 and slowly built it up to the 13 hectares that the domain has today. The estate is situated at the foot of the Sainte Cristophe hill on the outskirts of the village of Meursault, from the vineyard on the estate you look out onto the vineyards of Monthélie. Pierre-Henri Rougeot has taken over the vinification and vineyard management from his father for several years. He changed a lot, biodynamic approach, little to no addition of sulfite and now certified organic.

Vineyard management Certified Organic, Organic-Biodynamics

Details

Vineyard	The Les Grandes Gouttes vineyard is found on the border between Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Here in the flat part along the route national there is of course still an excellent terroir to be found. Indeed, at less than 500 meters there are the most famous vineyards in the world, namely Le Montrachet.
Vinification	The wine was raised in demi-muid barrels for 15 months. Partly new and little battonage. No added sulfites.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	up to 8 years or more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	14%
Closure	Natural cork