Domaine des Gandines, Viré-Clessé, Macon, Burgundy, France 2021
{biodynamic} 100% Chardonnay
RIPE STARFRUIT & CITRUS, FOCUSED & RICH, OAK
Now boldly biodynamic after years of organic farming, this tiny, 4th generation estate brings us showstopping Chardonnay from vines up to a century old. Robert Dananchet and his son, Benjamin, are making rich, balanced wines from southern Burgundy’s rising star appellation, Viré-Clessé. Aged in 3,000-liter turns, the wine picks up a subtle oak hint, but the minerally fruit is really the focus.
Serving Suggestion: Pan-fried pork chops w/ creamy dijon sauce. Buttery scallops w/ a healthy sear. Fresh chevre salad w/ walnuts, avocado, & tangerine slices.