L'ESPRIT D'ANTONIN COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS

L'ESPRIT D'ANTONIN
COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS 2023

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2020 2022 2023

Grape variety

For this tribute cuvée, Chardonnay is blended with Aligoté. Not very common in the rest of the world, Aligoté covers 1500 hectares of the total Burgundian vineyards, in particular in the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais.

Tasting notes

Colour: pale gold with silver reflections.
Nose: appealing fruity aromas with nice, elegant wood and vanilla notes.
Palate: a rich, racy and very well-structured wine with white flowers and fruits flavors and a little touch of minerality on the finish.

Wine and food pairing

Drink with charcuterie, white meats, fish or shellfish, sashimi and sushi. Great pairing also with asparagus, guacamole, spinach and cream, and goat or blue cheeses.

Serving temperature

Serve at around 11°C. (52°F.) as an aperitif, or at 12-13°C. (54-57°F.) with food.

Ageing potential

Ready to drink now, can be kept 2-3 years.

Origin

Coteaux Bourguignons is a quite new appellation in Burgundy, created in 2011, with a name that evokes terroir and expertise. A wine that allows consumers to gain access to high-quality pure Burgundy wines, offering to the wine-lover the joy of discovery, the pleasure of tasting and the opportunity to learn more about this famous region.

Made from Chardonnay and Aligoté grapes on selected vineyards in the South of Burgundy around the geographical cradle of Maison Rodet, this cuvée is a tribute to the spirit of Antonin, the founder’s son, a forerunner and pioneer who first built the international renown of our House founded in 1875.

Vinification and maturing

Grapes are pressed without destemming. The musts are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steeltanks enabling an alcoholic fermentation at about 18°C. (64°F.) which allows to conserve the maximum fruitiness and primary aromas of both grapes. Malo-lactic fermentation was 100% completed and the wine was then aged 4 months on fine lees to enable the wine to soften before the bottling with a gentle filtration.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.

L'ESPRIT D'ANTONIN COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS 2023