Bourgogne Côte d’Or „Les Grandes Gouttes“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2022

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

Character

An unsulphited Burgundy that combines courage and skill. Rougeot Père & Fils ventures into demanding territory with this „Sans Sulfite Ajouté“: vinifying Chardonnay without the safety net of added sulphur compounds requires meticulous cellar hygiene and healthy grape material. The result is a wine of immediate freshness and vitality, presenting the fruit without filtration – authentic and direct.

Terroir & Origin

The appellation Bourgogne Côte d’Or was only created in 2017 and encompasses vineyard sites along the prestigious Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. This regional classification allows winemakers to blend grapes from different parcels within these legendary limestone slopes. The continental climate with cool nights and warm days shapes the wine’s character: elegance before opulence, tension before richness. The soils of limestone and marl lend Burgundian Chardonnay its characteristic mineral precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is Burgundy’s undisputed white wine grape and demonstrates its adaptability here. Working without added sulphur means relying on natural stabilisation – through careful temperature control, gentle pressing and possibly spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts. The 2022 vintage brought ripe, concentrated grapes despite climatic challenges. Such wines live from their primary fruit and demand respectful handling from vineyard to bottle. They are an expression of a minimalist approach that grants terroir maximum expressive power.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The vibrant freshness and moderate structure harmonise beautifully with grilled sea bass, scallops or goat’s cheese. Also an excellent choice with poultry in cream sauce or a classic Coq au vin blanc. The natural vinification pairs well with fermented dishes and vegetable preparations – try it with asparagus with Hollandaise sauce or mushroom risotto.