# Bourgogne Blanc (2023)

- **Producer:** Frantzén & Cauble
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, lemon, peach, blossom, butter, cream, toast, vanilla

## About this wine

Frantzén & Cauble is a highly acclaimed collaborative venture between Björn Frantzén, the legendary Swedish chef behind multiple three-star Michelin restaurants, and Ian Cauble MS, one of the world's few Master Sommeliers. This Bourgogne Blanc represents their shared vision of bridging elite gastronomy with expert viticulture. Sourced from select vineyards in Burgundy, this Chardonnay is crafted to be highly balanced, food-friendly, and expressive, designed specifically to complement world-class culinary creations.

## Interesting facts

- Co-created by Björn Frantzén, the chef behind Sweden's first three-star Michelin restaurant.
- Co-founded by Ian Cauble, one of the world's few Master Sommeliers and star of the documentary 'SOMM'.
- Specifically blended and structured to pair seamlessly with high-end gastronomy and complex culinary dishes.

## Food pairing

The crisp acidity and moderate body of this Bourgogne Blanc cut through rich, buttery sauces while complementing delicate proteins like poultry and seafood. The subtle lees-aging texture harmonizes beautifully with creamy textures and earthy mushrooms.

## Wine making process

This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes harvested from carefully selected parcels in Burgundy. The grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels to preserve the fresh primary fruit characteristics while introducing subtle texture. The wine is aged on its fine lees to enhance mouthfeel, complexity, and depth before final blending and bottling.