Viré-Clessé "La Perrière", Dom. Sainte Barbe - 2021

Name: Viré-Clessé "La Perrière", Dom. Sainte Barbe
Brand: Dom. Sainte Barbe
SKU: 35279
Price: 44.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 35279 750mL

An old vines parcel with incredible character that points in the direction of fresh and dried apples. La Perrière is a single vineyard that, in this vintage, shows a lush side of the Mâcon. Winemaker Jean Marie Chaland is continuing his father's legacy of promoting the fine wines of the village of Viré-Clessé.

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Color

White

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Mâconnais

Appellation/Village

Viré-Clessé

Producer

Dom. Sainte Barbe

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Jean-Marie Chaland is one of the premier producers of Chardonnay in the Macon. Owner of two estates in the denominated town of Viré. Maintained with organic viniculture and using only native yeast during fermentation, the experience of these balance wines is quintessential Bourgonge. The "la Perriere" from his Sainte Barbe estate is made from 35 year-old vines on a 1.5 acre parcel of clay/limestone soil that has never been treated with herbicide. The grapes are hand-harvested and aged for 18 months in a combination of steel and oak. The result is a Chardonnay deeply balanced in fruit between overripe apple and Meyer lemon. The combination of mineral rich soil and maturation gives this glass a wonderful backbone. A reassuringly fresh example of White Burgundy that is perfect for an elegant fish entree or an evening sip on the couch.

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