# Bourgogne Blanc (2020)

- **Producer:** Camille Giroud
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €56
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lime, lemon

## About this wine

The Bourgogne Blanc from Maison Camille Giroud is a 2020 Chardonnay from the Bourgogne AOC in Burgundy, France. This wine is a blend of grapes sourced from various Burgundy appellations, including Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet, Mercurey, and the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. Approximately half of the grapes come from organic farming practices. Maison Camille Giroud, established in 1865, has a long history in Burgundy. After a consortium acquisition in 2001, the winery adopted modern, terroir-driven techniques while respecting tradition. The current winemakers aim to produce pure, seductive wines that reflect their origin.

## Interesting facts

- Half of the grapes are sourced from organic vineyards.
- Fermented with ambient yeasts for natural character.
- Aged in a mix of barrel sizes, from 228L to 600L.
- Minimal SO2 is added to the must.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its fruit-forward character complements delicate white meats and seafood. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those used in dishes, creating a harmonious connection.

## Wine making process

The Bourgogne Blanc Camille Giroud 2020 is made from 100% Chardonnay. Grapes are sourced from organic or sustainable farms. The vinification process involves whole grape pressing and cold settling of the must, with minimal SO2 added. Fermentation occurs using ambient yeasts. The wine is aged for 12 to 24 months in a mix of 228-litre Burgundy barriques and larger vessels (300L and 600L), with 0-30% new oak. The winemaking approach emphasizes minimal intervention, with rare lees stirring, no fining, and gentle filtration only when necessary.