Joseph Drouhin Laforêt Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022
HK$ 318.09
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Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Fermented 2/3 in stainless steel tanks and 1/3 in 500-litre oak barrels. Aged on lees for 6 to 10 months.
Description
From the heart of Burgundy, the historic family-owned maison conceives Joseph Drouhin Laforêt Bourgogne Chardonnay as a statement of purity and elegance. This Bourgogne Chardonnay was created with the idea of offering an honest entry into the world of great Burgundian whites, respecting the identity of the terroir and avoiding any oenological excess. The house's philosophy is based on respectful cultivation, meticulous observation of the vineyard and minimal intervention in the cellar to preserve the authenticity of the fruit.
The vineyards, planted on limestone soils typical of the region, benefit from a continental climate that brings freshness and natural tension to the grapes. This combination of limestone and thermal amplitude is key to the character of the French white wine which is expressed here with clarity and balance. Drouhin Laforêt Bourgogne Chardonnay does not seek opulence, but precision: a fine, straight and elegant Chardonnay.
Winemaking
At Joseph Drouhin Laforêt Bourgogne Chardonnay, the grapes are carefully selected to preserve freshness and aromatic precision. After gentle and delicate pressing, fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in French oak barrels (approximately 10-20%), always under strict temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is carried out completely in order to refine the acidity and bring harmony. Subsequently, the wine matures for 6 to 10 months, combining steel and oak, with work on fine lees to gain texture and depth without the wood dominating the profile. The objective is clear: to express a Chardonnay from Burgundy that is balanced, refined and faithful to the classic style of the maison.
Taste
On the nose, Joseph Drouhin Laforêt Bourgogne Chardonnay is clean and defined, with notes of fresh lemon, crisp green apple and white peach. There is no tropical exuberance or aromatic excess; it is all restraint and elegance. With air, nuances of white flowers emerge and a delicate mineral reminiscence evoking wet stone.
Straight and vibrant on the palate. Lively acidity adds energy and structure, styling the fruit and marking a fresh, gastronomic profile. The texture is smooth but firm, with a slight creamy echo from the ageing on lees. The finish is lingering, citrusy and subtly saline. A classic, precise and authentic Burgundy white wine, ideal for those seeking finesse and balance in a French Chardonnay.
Shipping to Hong Kong
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| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
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| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 138.22 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
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