COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Didier Desvignes
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Beaujolais Blanc Élevé en fût de chêne 2023 from Domaine Didier Desvignes is a 100% Chardonnay from the Beaujolais region of Burgundy. This wine is distinguished by its rarity, as Beaujolais Blanc constitutes only about 2% of the appellation's total production. The producer, Domaine Didier Desvignes, is a family estate with a six-generation history, emphasizing minimal intervention winemaking. The vineyard is situated in the northern part of Beaujolais, characterized by clay and loam soils. The 2023 vintage benefited from optimal weather conditions, promoting slow and even grape ripening.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beaujolais Blanc is a rare gem, accounting for just 2% of the appellation's output.
Fact 02
The name 'Élevé en fût de chêne' directly translates to 'aged in oak barrels'.
Fact 03
This wine hails from the northernmost part of the Beaujolais vine-growing area.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Beaujolais Blanc begins with hand-picked and sorted grapes, which are then pressed as whole bunches. The must is initially held in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness before alcoholic fermentation begins. Following this, the must is transferred to Burgundian oak barrels (pièces bourguignonnes) for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes extended aging in these barrels, allowing for natural clarification. A light fining precedes bottling. The producer emphasizes low yields, biodiversity, and green harvesting in their viticultural practices, alongside controlled use of phytosanitary products and organic fertilizers.
