COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
J.M. Brocard
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The J.M. Brocard Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. It represents a notable development in the producer's range, with oak aging playing a key role in its structure and character. The estate has a history dating back to the 1970s, with the current generation, led by Julien Brocard, incorporating biodynamic practices into their viticulture. The wine falls under the Bourgogne AOC, indicating its origin from the broader Burgundy region.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Julien Brocard is a proponent of biodynamic farming.
Fact 02
This wine features spontaneous fermentation without added yeast.
Fact 03
Malolactic fermentation is used to enhance texture.
Fact 04
Oak barrels are used for aging, contributing a 'roasted tone'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The J.M. Brocard Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. Key winemaking steps include spontaneous fermentation, which utilizes natural yeasts, followed by a complete malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and enhance texture. The wine is then aged in 228-liter oak barrels, a technique that imparts structure and a characteristic 'roasted tone'. A portion of the producer's vineyards are cultivated using biodynamic principles, focusing on natural farming methods.
