# Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines (2023)

- **Producer:** Jean-Claude Boisset
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, grapefruit, lemon, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

The Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines 2023 is a white wine from Burgundy, France, produced by Jean-Claude Boisset. The wine's name is inspired by the winery's location in a former Ursulines convent. The Boisset family's philosophy centers on a 'VINICULTURALIST' approach, emphasizing vineyard engagement and grower relationships. Winemaker Grégory Patriat aims for authentic wines with minimal intervention, utilizing native yeasts to express the terroir. The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from parcels across Burgundy, with vines averaging 25-45 years old, planted on clay and limestone soils.

## Interesting facts

- The winery's name, 'Les Ursulines,' comes from its historic home in a former convent.
- Founded by Jean-Claude Boisset at just 18 years old.
- Winemaker Grégory Patriat emphasizes native yeasts for fermentation.
- Only 10% new French oak is used, with light toasting.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced acidity make it versatile. Its refreshing citrus notes complement seafood and lighter poultry, while its subtle richness can stand up to creamy sauces and dishes with butter or cheese.

## Wine making process

The Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines 2023 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The grapes are hand-harvested from vines averaging 25-45 years old, grown on clay and limestone soils. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in oak barrels without racking or lees stirring. A small proportion, 10%, of the barrels are new French oak with light toasting.