# Labouré-Roi Bourgogne Chardonnay (2023)

- **Producer:** Labouré-Roi
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, apple, vanilla, butter, biscuit

## About this wine

The Labouré-Roi Bourgogne Chardonnay is a white wine from Burgundy, France, crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The Labouré-Roi house, established in 1832, is deeply connected to the Nuits-Saint-Georges region and is known for blending tradition with innovation. This Bourgogne AOC wine aims to harmonize freshness, minerality, fullness, roundness, power, and complexity by sourcing grapes from different origins within Burgundy. The 2023 vintage benefited from ideal weather conditions, contributing to the wine's noted elegance, complexity, and liveliness.

## Interesting facts

- Labouré-Roi was founded in 1832.
- The wine is a blend from various Burgundian terroirs.
- 20% of the wine is aged in oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced acidity and medium body complement a range of dishes. Its subtle fruit notes and minerality pair well with lighter proteins and creamy textures, while its freshness can cut through richer elements like cheese.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Labouré-Roi Bourgogne Chardonnay begins with sorting and pressing grapes upon arrival at the winery. The settled musts are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 16-18°C using selected yeasts to preserve aromatics. Malolactic fermentation is completed, contributing to a supple texture. The wine is then aged, with 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% in oak barrels for 6 to 8 months on lees.