# Bourgogne Chardonnay (2021)

- **Producer:** Maison Jean Loron
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus, apple, pear, butter, vanilla

## About this wine

The Maison Jean Loron Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from the AOP Bourgogne appellation in Burgundy, France. Maison Jean Loron is a historic producer, recognized as one of the oldest and largest vineyard owners in Southern Burgundy, with estates in both the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. This wine represents a classic expression from a region renowned for its Chardonnay production.

## Interesting facts

- Maison Jean Loron has been cultivating vines for centuries.
- The Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions are key to their vineyard holdings.
- Burgundy is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its wine landscape.

## Food pairing

The balanced acidity of this Bourgogne Chardonnay cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its subtle fruit notes complement lighter seafood and poultry. It also has the structure to stand up to dishes with herbaceous or citrus elements.

## Wine making process

The production of Maison Jean Loron Bourgogne Chardonnay 2021 involves the careful selection of Chardonnay grapes from the Burgundy region. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, a process where sugars are converted to alcohol. Depending on the winemaker's approach, this fermentation may occur in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels. Post-fermentation, the wine may be aged, potentially in oak, to develop its complexity and texture before bottling.