# Marion Navoiseau Bourgogne Blanc (2023)

- **Producer:** Marion Navoiseau
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus zest, green apple, pear, white peach, chalk, floral, hazelnut, yeast, oak, cream

## About this wine

The 2023 Marion Navoiseau Bourgogne Blanc is a significant release, marking the first vintage bottled under the producer's own name. Marion Navoiseau, who established her domaine in 2015 and expanded it to 4.8 hectares by 2023, practices artisanal winemaking with a focus on soil health and natural ripeness. Her vineyards are situated in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, on plateaus with limestone and marl soils that contribute to the wine's character. The domaine achieved organic certification in 2022, reflecting a commitment to biodiversity and environmental respect. This wine represents a new chapter for Navoiseau, moving from selling grapes to a cooperative to producing and bottling her own organically farmed wines.

## Interesting facts

- 2023 is the first vintage Marion Navoiseau has bottled under her own label.
- Vineyards are located on two plateaus benefiting from full sun exposure.
- The domaine achieved organic certification in 2022.
- The wine is also referenced as Mâcon-Mancey Blanc.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity and citrus notes cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty fish, while its subtle minerality complements seafood and poultry. The clean finish makes it a versatile aperitif or a partner for lighter, delicate dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for the Marion Navoiseau Bourgogne Blanc begins with hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. Gentle pressing is followed by spontaneous fermentation in large steel tanks, allowing natural yeasts to drive the process. The wine is then aged for nine months: 70% in 400-liter French oak barrels (25% new) and 30% in stainless steel tanks. This blend of oak and steel aging aims to balance complexity with freshness. The wines are unified in the spring before bottling. Marion Navoiseau's philosophy emphasizes artisanal methods, respect for the soil, and natural ripeness, underpinned by organic and biodynamic viticulture practices.