# Bourgogne Vézelay En Merlutte (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine La Croix Montjoie
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** elderflower, peach, pear, apple, cloves, vanilla, honey, limestone, saline minerality, wormwood, flint, dried herbs

## About this wine

Bourgogne Vézelay En Merlutte 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Vézelay appellation in Burgundy, France. The Vézelay appellation, established as a Village AOC in 2017, is recognized for its white wines that exhibit a mineral character akin to Chablis, complemented by a more pronounced fruitiness due to its clay-rich soils. Domaine La Croix Montjoie, founded in 2009 by Sophie and Matthieu Woillez, cultivates approximately 10 hectares of vines on south-southeast facing slopes in Tharoiseau, characterized by clay-limestone soils. The estate has been certified organic since the 2021 vintage, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its combination of Chardonnay's varietal character with the specific terroir of Vézelay, offering a balance of fruit, minerality, and subtle oak influence.

## Interesting facts

- Vézelay AOC was revived in the 1970s, bringing new life to this historic Burgundy region.
- The estate has been certified organic since the 2021 vintage.
- Vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soils with a higher proportion of clay.
- The wine received 92+ Falstaff points from Ulrich Sautter in 2025.

## Food pairing

The wine's elegant acidity and minerality cut through richer textures and fats in dishes like creamy sauces or seafood. Its subtle fruit notes complement lighter meats and vegetables, while herbal undertones in the wine can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

The Bourgogne Vézelay En Merlutte 2022 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in Vézelay, Burgundy. The estate employs certified organic farming practices. Following harvest, the wine undergoes aging for nine months in used 350-liter oak casks. This aging process is a key technique that contributes to the wine's texture and subtle complexity. The vineyards are situated on south-southeast facing slopes characterized by clay-limestone soils. Harvest timing in Vézelay is influenced by the cooling effect of the Morvan mountains, often occurring about a week later than in Chablis.