Bourgogne Côte d’Or „Les Grandes Gouttes“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Bourgogne Côte d’Or „Les Grandes Gouttes“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

A natural Burgundy with artisanal integrity: Rougeot Père & Fils deliberately forgoes added sulphur dioxide in this Chardonnay – a bold commitment to the purity of terroir and trust in the fruit itself. The magnum bottle promises optimal ageing conditions and a particularly slow, harmonious development in the cellar.

Terroir & Origin

The Côte d’Or – the golden heart of Burgundy – is one of the most venerable wine regions in the world. Its characteristic limestone and clay soils lend the Chardonnay an unmistakable mineral tension and depth. The 2021 vintage was marked in Burgundy by late frosts and a cool summer, which whilst drastically reducing harvest volumes, bestowed the remaining grapes with remarkable freshness, acidity structure and precision – a classic, vibrant Burgundy vintage for connoisseurs.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is at home in the Côte d’Or as nowhere else in the world. At Rougeot Père & Fils, the artisanal approach takes centre stage: the designation „Sans Sulfite Ajouté“ (no added sulphur) underscores the natural cellar work, in which the grapes and terroir are allowed to speak for themselves. This approach demands the highest care in the vineyard and cellar and is an expression of a deeply rooted winemaking philosophy that reduces intervention to a minimum.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine of this origin and style unfolds beautifully with grilled turbot, lobster with herb butter or a classic Poulet de Bresse à la crème. Mature Comté cheese or an elegant risotto with white truffle are equally rewarding companions. The vibrant acidity structure of the 2021 vintage makes it an ideal partner for oysters and fine seafood.