Fine de Bourgogne Ultreîa AOP 500ml

Wine description for Fine de Bourgogne Ultreîa AOP 500ml by Boris Champy

Colour & Appearance

Luminous amber with golden reflections – the colour of long ageing and deep cellars.

Nose

A fascinating blend of yeast and intensely fruity aromatics. Tahitian vanilla meets macerated raisins and rum-soaked fruits. Candied pineapple, date, fig and apricot offer a whole array of dried fruits. Zest of orange and mandarin provide fresh accents. Alongside these, spices such as clove, cardamom and cinnamon, as well as balsamic notes of leather, coffee and chocolate.

Palate

Candied zest and ginger dominate, supported by dried fruits and a herbal freshness. The extended maturation renders every edge beautifully rounded. A raisiny character, fine sweetness and abundant vanilla linger for minutes. A subtle spiciness and pleasant bitterness provide contrast.

Finish

Slowly unfolding, lingering for minutes – an echo of spices and dried fruits.

Terroir & Origin

Domaine Boris Champy in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune became Burgundy’s first Demeter-certified estate in 1984. The vineyards stretch across altitudes ranging from 377 to 421 metres – a crucial advantage in the face of climate change, preserving natural freshness in the grapes.

Grape Varieties & Vinification

This eau-de-vie is based on Chardonnay and Aligoté – Boris Champy seeks a more elegant expression here. Distilled by Mathieu Sabbagh of Alambic Bourguignon. The blend comprises spirits aged for at least 15 years in small oak casks. Bottled at cask strength, 49.6% ABV.

Food Pairings

Ideal with Baba au Rhum or Crêpes Suzette. Also a remarkable experience alongside a Davidoff Aniversario Short Perfecto.

Special Notes

Ultreîa – the medieval pilgrims’ greeting on the Camino de Santiago: “Onward and upward.” A tribute to Champy’s own pilgrimage. Only 200 bottles are produced each year.