Awards/Ratings

Widely acclaimed by natural-wine merchants and specialists (listed by Watson's Wine, Vinmonopolet, Wine Source); regarded as a flagship 'DH' Chardonnay from Yann Durieux

Tasting Note

Light golden Chardonnay with yellow plum, honey, beeswax, citrus peel and pronounced limestone minerality. Rich yet tense palate, balanced acidity and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing

Western: lobster with butter, roast chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy pasta. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi (fatty tuna), tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallions.

Production Method

Directly pressed, native/spontaneous fermentation, aged ~24 months in barrels (mix of used and some new, ~25% new). Bottled unfined, unfiltered, minimal added sulphur.

Vineyard Info

Produced by Yann Durieux (Recrue des Sens). Small, family-rooted domaine in Hautes-Côtes de Nuits; organic/biodynamic practices, low yields from shallow limestone soils.