Description
A regional blend assembled through one of Burgundy’s oldest négociant houses defines the 2021 Bouchard Père et Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay, produced by a firm founded in the early eighteenth century and sustained today by significant vineyard holdings and long term grower relationships. Fruit is sourced primarily from parcels in the Côte de Beaune and neighboring zones, where limestone based soils with varying clay and marl components provide a consistent base for Chardonnay across diverse exposures. Grower partners work to house guidelines that prioritize canopy balance, moderate yields, and harvest timing calibrated to site differences. Fermentation proceeds in stainless steel alongside selected older barrels, with lees management used sparingly to retain structural clarity. A brief maturation follows, avoiding new wood influence so the wine reads as regional typicity rather than a site specific statement. Within the portfolio, this Bourgogne Chardonnay functions as an entry point, offering a technical summary of Bouchard Père et Fils’ broader viticultural and cellar approach across multiple sourcing areas.