COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jean-Claude Boisset Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sur Gamay 2020 is a white wine from Burgundy, France, made exclusively from Chardonnay. The vineyard's name, 'Sur Gamay,' is a historical toponym and not related to the grape. Situated on a steep, south-facing slope in Saint-Aubin, part of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyard benefits from significant sunshine. Jean-Claude Boisset established his négociant business in 1961, and the current winemaking philosophy, led by Grégory Patriat, focuses on minimal intervention and expressing the vineyard's character. The 2020 vintage was characterized by warm weather, contributing to ripe fruit profiles.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€82
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
13-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Gamay' in the vineyard name is a historical place name, not the grape variety.
Fact 02
The vineyard faces south on a steep slope, maximizing sun exposure.
Fact 03
The winemaker, Grégory Patriat, previously worked at the highly regarded Domaine Leroy.
Fact 04
The winery is located in a former convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Jean-Claude Boisset Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sur Gamay 2020 begins with whole bunches being gently pressed for 2.5 hours. The must, without settling, was transferred to 450-liter barrels for fermentation using indigenous yeasts, with temperatures controlled to 12°C. The wine then underwent 12 months of aging in 450-liter demi-muids, with 43% new French oak that was low-temperature toasted for a long period. No racking or stirring was performed during aging to preserve minerality. The harvest occurred on August 26, 2020, during a warm vintage where Chardonnay maintained good sugar and acidity.
