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    Domaine Roland Sounit Bourgogne Chardonnay

    2020
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    History

    This 16-hectare estate in Rully offers various regional and Côte Chalonnaise appellations.

    Bourgogne Chardonnay

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    Burgundy is the home of the Chardonnay grape, which develops its most perfect expression on this land. Produced in the Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and the Yonne, Burgundy Chardonnay is a wine of initiation, inviting you to discover the appellations Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru of Burgundy.

    Soil

    Clay and limestone soils resulting from the weathering of limestone and marl substrate.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. Traditional vinification. Aged in oak barrels of 20 to 60% new oak for 8 to 15 months. The oak is mainly sourced from the Vosges region.

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    Bourgogne Chardonnay

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Light gold in colour.

    Nose

    The flavors are fresh and elegant: white flowers, lime, hazelnut.

    Palate

    The palate is accurate with a good acidity that blends nicely with fine woody notes of toast and dried fruit.

    Recommendations

    Perfect with a tripe sausage or Burgundy snails but also with fish, shellfish or poultry with cream sauce or white meat. Hard cheeses (Gruyère and Gouda ...) or fresh Goat cheese.

    Serving

    11-13°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2020

    A GREAT VINTAGE FROM A SINGULAR YEAR

    One of the hottest years of the decade

    2020 stands out as one of the warmest years of the decade. The winter and early spring were remarkably warm with abundant sunshine. April, resembling June in warmth, accelerated vine growth. May and June returned to normal conditions in terms of temperature and humidity, allowing for steady vine development. However, summer was less forgiving, with very hot and dry conditions in July and August, including several heatwaves leading to significant drought and lower yields at harvest time.

    Timeline

    • Budbreak: Late March
    • Flowering: Mid-May
    • Véraison: Mid-July
    • Harvest Start: Third week of August, extending over several weeks due to varying maturity stages across the parcels.

    The vines that suffered more produced lower yields, but compensated with exceptional grape quality. This trend was confirmed across almost all Burgundy appellations. While sunshine is essential, the vines suffered from drought, resulting in thinner vegetation. For the future, it is crucial to have years with more rainfall to ensure the sustainability of the vines.

    White Wines

    The 2020 white wines show beautiful aromatic complexity focused on fruit, with excellent acidity and balanced harmony, meeting the expectations of a classic Burgundy vintage.

    Red Wines

    The 2020 red wines exhibit deep, rich colors, indicating high anthocyanin content. These are concentrated wines with character, freshness, and rich aromas of black fruits such as blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry.


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