Bourgogne Côte d’Or “Les Grandes Gouttes” AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum

Tasting Notes for Bourgogne Côte d’Or “Les Grandes Gouttes” AOC 2022 1500ml Magnum by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

A Chardonnay of crystalline clarity and palpable, vibrant energy. This white wine avoids ostentatious effects, convincing instead through its purist transparency, savoury length and taut structure. The magnum format allows both the Domaine and négociant portfolios of the estate to shine with a particularly fresh, unruffled maturity.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes originate from the renowned Côte de Beaune in the heart of Burgundy. Since Pierre-Henri Rougeot took over the family estate in historic Meursault in 2016, work in the vineyard has taken a new direction: the resolute transition to organic farming and Demeter certification are rooted in the conviction that true expression can only flourish on healthy soils. In the historic 18th-century cellars, the terroir of the “Les Grandes Gouttes” site is transformed into liquid sense of place.

Grape Variety & Vinification

As a 100% Chardonnay, this cuvée reflects the winemaker’s uncompromising philosophy. Shaped by his formative years, Rougeot relies on minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, an extremely subtle proportion of new oak in classic 228-litre Burgundy barrels, and the complete absence of bâtonnage, fining or filtration. The parcels aged optionally without added sulphur exemplify pure clarity. The result is an enduring Burgundy classic with a structured 13.0% ABV.

Food Pairings

Thanks to its taut minerality, this fine Burgundy pairs superbly with pan-seared turbot, scallops in butter nage or poultry-based dishes served with a delicate morel cream sauce. It also demonstrates its artisanal class when matched with aged Comté.