Bourgogne Côte d’Or “Les Grandes Gouttes” Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2023

Tasting Notes for Bourgogne Côte d’Or “Les Grandes Gouttes” Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2023 by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

A Chardonnay of crystalline clarity and palpable, vibrant energy. Pierre-Henri Rougeot consistently avoids adding sulphur to this cuvée, giving the wine immense transparency, a saline length and undisturbed, puristic fruit. The diagonally striped label underlines this commitment to uncompromising purity.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from the AOC Bourgogne Côte d’Or surrounding prestigious Meursault. Pierre-Henri Rougeot works on the principle that there can be no fine wine from poor soil. The domaine is currently transitioning to Demeter standards (certified organic since 2020) to give unadulterated expression to the Côte de Beaune terroir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, shaped by artisanal minimal intervention and Rougeot’s experience gained during his time at Domaine de Montille. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in the historic 18th-century cellars. Aged without bâtonnage, unfined, unfiltered and entirely without added sulphur in the cellar. The use of oak in classic Burgundy barrels remains subtly in the background, preserving its reductive tension.

Food Pairings

This structured, puristic white wine pairs brilliantly with pan-roasted turbot, scallops or refined poultry in cream sauce. It also displays its saline minerality at its absolute best alongside aged Comté.