Description
Domaine Jessiaume, Bourgogne Chardonnay
This over-achieving Bourgogne Chardonnay is the perfect introduction to a boutique producer on the rise. Crafted from hand-harvested fruit, it was barrel-femented and aged in a mix of large oak vats and smaller barrels, and yet the oak, even at this young stage, is not dominant. The wine is textured but crystalline, creamy and citrusy, flashy but classic—in short, everything you could ask for in a Burgundy Chardonnay. We suspect it comes from old vines, in that it exhibits great concentration but also refreshing, natural acidity. It shines a pale yellow-gold in the glass moving to a silvery rim, with aromas of yellow apple, white peach, citrus, acacia flowers, créme frâiche, crushed chalk and some light oak spice. It is medium-plus in body and already singing after a few minutes of being open, so don’t worry about laying it down (even though you could). This is the full, crystalline white Burgundy package, perfect for serving with your go-to roast chicken recipe or richer seafood like lobster, seared scallops, or halibut. Try the attached pasta recipe with this wine—it’ll look like something you just “threw together,” which will make it that much more impressive. Enjoy!
