Bourgogne Côte d'Or AOC Chardonnay 2022 Pierrick Bouley

What kind of wine is it

Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay by Pierrick Bouley is a dry white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Burgundy. It shows a precise and linear profile, with good acidic tension and balanced volume. Fermentation in wood and aging on the lees add structure and depth, while the elegant and smooth style remains unchanged. This Chardonnay offers medium intensity, balance, and a clean finish—ideal for those seeking a versatile and authentic wine.

Where does it come from

The grapes come from two parcels in the communes of Volnay and Meursault, in the heart of the Côte d'Or. The continental climate with marked temperature variations promotes gradual ripening and preserves freshness. The calcareous-clay soils, rich in marl and stones, contribute to aromatic finesse and pronounced sapidity. Proximity to villages with a tradition of white wines gives the wine a defined texture and clear territorial identity.

How is it produced

Harvesting aims to balance ripeness and acidity, with careful grape selection to ensure aromatic purity. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in wood at controlled temperature, thus preserving the varietal profile of the Chardonnay. Aging in barriques on the lees enhances creaminess and complexity without overpowering the grape’s character. The final blend integrates volume, freshness, and a clear mineral note, ensuring stylistic coherence.

Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with golden highlights to the eye. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe pear, orange peel, and white flowers, followed by notes of roasted dried fruit and subtle spices. The palate is rich and silky, with medium body and precise acidity supporting each sip. The finish is harmonious, with citrusy hints, sapidity, and a clean persistence typical of the area’s white wines.

What does it pair well with

It pairs easily with white meats with sauce and gratinated shellfish, where the structure supports the richness and the freshness cleanses the palate. Also an excellent match for roast poultry, mushrooms, and butter-based dishes, in keeping with Burgundian cuisine. Among traditional preparations, it complements volaille de Bresse à la crème, while in Italy, it enhances mushroom risottos and baked langoustines, bringing out sapidity and aromatic finesse.

When to serve it

Ideal when you want a technical and elegant white, suitable both for the table and for a structured aperitif. Serve at a cool temperature (10–12 °C) and a brief decanting in the glass will open up its fruit and hazelnut notes. Pleasant when young for its purity, it can also evolve in the bottle, gaining complexity over time. Its versatility allows pairing with seafood and white meats, and the wine maintains precision and coherence through the finish.