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Tasting note
A Bourgogne that smells of Chablis – and that is no coincidence. The grapes come from plots in Saint-Bris and the Côte d’Auxerre, barely a stone’s throw from Béru, where the same Kimmeridgian limestone shapes the soil. The team around Athénaïs de Béru farms the vineyards organically and biodynamically and harvests the fruit themselves. The result, in 2022, is a Chardonnay that in its purity evokes a freshly scrubbed slate terrace.
- Colour & appearance
- Pale gold, clear and vibrant in the glass.
- Nose
- Crushed limestone and chalk, accompanied by herbs and lichen. Limequats, lemons, zest, a touch of green apple, hints of peach and pear. Above this, white flowers and a delicate whisper of pastry. The nose promises energy – and it does not lie.
- Palate
- Chalky, cool, intense. A slightly creamy texture with notes of nut and almond takes the edge off without smoothing away the angles. Citrus fruits and fresh apple, a well-judged bitterness, a saline pull – all supported by a precise spine of acidity that gives the wine structure.
- Finish
- Salty and linear, with a lingering chalky note and a clear line of acidity that carries on long.
- Terroir & origin
- Soils of Kimmeridgian limestone, formed from ancient seabed deposits, are the unifying element here: as much at home in Saint-Bris and the Côte d’Auxerre as in nearby Chablis, just a few kilometres away. This origin is palpable in the wine – minerality rather than opulence.
- Grape variety & vinification
- Pure Chardonnay. The grapes come from friendly estates farming organically and biodynamically; however, vineyard management and harvesting remain entirely in the hands of the Béru team.
- Food pairings
- To match its cool, saline character, try oysters, grilled sea bream, mussels in white wine broth or young hard cheeses. Sushi and simple vegetable dishes with lemon are also excellent matches.
- Special features
- A négociant wine without the usual distance between winemaker and vineyard: plots, care and harvest all remain under one roof. The result is a Bourgogne that drinks easily yet still demands attention – at 13.5% abv, served chilled, it is a glass that empties at the table faster than you might have planned.
