Bourgogne Côte d’Or „La Monatine“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2022

Wine Description for Bourgogne Côte d’Or „La Monatine“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2022 by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

A bold, unsulphited Chardonnay from Burgundy that embodies the philosophy of minimal intervention. The designation „Sans Sulfite Ajouté“ signals not merely a production method, but an attitude: transparency and trust in the wine’s natural development. Rougeot Père & Fils, a traditional family estate, demonstrates craftsmanship here – only those who truly master their grapes and cellar can forgo added sulphur. The wine should be lively, textured and authentic, possessing that Burgundian elegance that arises not from technique, but from terroir.

Terroir & Origin

The Côte d’Or – the golden heart of Burgundy – is home to some of the world’s most renowned vineyard sites. This regional appellation unites grapes from various parcels of the legendary Côte, shaped by chalky soils and continental climate. The 2022 vintage was challenging in Burgundy: a warm, dry summer demanded precise timing at harvest. Wines from this vintage often display concentration and ripeness, coupled with freshness from cool nights.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is the white soul of Burgundy – a grape variety that translates terroir like no other. Vinifying without added sulphur demands meticulous work: pristine grapes, strict cellar hygiene, controlled temperatures. The wine likely matures in traditional fashion, possibly with contact to fine lees, which imparts texture and complexity. The result is a Chardonnay that speaks directly and unadorned, without the usual oenological safety nets.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine demands dishes of similar directness and quality. Pan-fried monkfish or scallops with butter and herbs, poultry in cream sauce, Comté or a young Chaource from the region. Also a natural choice with mushroom dishes or a Quiche Lorraine – dishes that possess substance without dominating.