Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Arnaud Ente
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Meursault, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.3%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly regarded by critics and collectors; often described as a ‘cult’ Bourgogne. Strong user ratings on platforms such as Delectable (≈9. 3–9. 6); positive reviews in Decanter and specialist retailers. No single major trophy widely cited for the 2021 Bourgogne cuvée

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with pear, green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, toasted hazelnut and subtle butter; bright acidity, creamy mid‑palate and a long, saline, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster, grilled trout, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, Comté or aged Gruyère. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, light Chinese seafood stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-cluster/whole-bunch pressing; fermentation in French oak (portion new) with 12–16 months on fine lees and occasional bâtonnage; light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Small Meursault-based domaine run by Arnaud Ente. Cult reputation for precise, mineral-driven Meursaults; roughly 4 hectares across Meursault and nearby Côte de Beaune parcels, often farmed with traditional methods.