COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine La Croix Montjoie
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bourgogne Vézelay En Merlutte 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Vézelay appellation in Burgundy, France. The Vézelay appellation, established as a Village AOC in 2017, is recognized for its white wines that exhibit a mineral character akin to Chablis, complemented by a more pronounced fruitiness due to its clay-rich soils. Domaine La Croix Montjoie, founded in 2009 by Sophie and Matthieu Woillez, cultivates approximately 10 hectares of vines on south-southeast facing slopes in Tharoiseau, characterized by clay-limestone soils. The estate has been certified organic since the 2021 vintage, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its combination of Chardonnay's varietal character with the specific terroir of Vézelay, offering a balance of fruit, minerality, and subtle oak influence.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vézelay AOC was revived in the 1970s, bringing new life to this historic Burgundy region.
Fact 02
The estate has been certified organic since the 2021 vintage.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils with a higher proportion of clay.
Fact 04
The wine received 92+ Falstaff points from Ulrich Sautter in 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bourgogne Vézelay En Merlutte 2022 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in Vézelay, Burgundy. The estate employs certified organic farming practices. Following harvest, the wine undergoes aging for nine months in used 350-liter oak casks. This aging process is a key technique that contributes to the wine's texture and subtle complexity. The vineyards are situated on south-southeast facing slopes characterized by clay-limestone soils. Harvest timing in Vézelay is influenced by the cooling effect of the Morvan mountains, often occurring about a week later than in Chablis.
