COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Patriarche Père & Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Patriarche Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvée des Visitandines 2023 is a white wine from the Bourgogne AOC, produced by Patriarche Père & Fils. The wine's name, 'Cuvée des Visitandines,' refers to the historic Visitandines convent in Beaune, where the producer's cellars are situated. Patriarche Père & Fils, established in 1780, is a long-standing négociant house in Burgundy. The grapes for this wine are cultivated from various communes across Burgundy, including Yonne, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais, contributing to its complex character. The wine is produced under the 'Terra Vitis' sustainability certification.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a former convent in Beaune.
Fact 02
Patriarche is one of Burgundy's oldest wine houses.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from multiple Burgundy sub-regions.
Fact 04
A 'find in its price category'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Patriarche Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvée des Visitandines 2023 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The vinification process involves fermentation at low temperatures to preserve fruit aromatics. A portion of the wine, around 20%, undergoes aging in French oak barrels for approximately six months, while the remaining 80% is aged in stainless steel vats. The grapes are sourced from various communes across the Burgundy region. The viticulture practices adhere to the 'Terra Vitis' certification.
