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The tasting |
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Bright yellow. |
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The nose reveals the harmonious maturity of Chardonnay, blending fresh butter and a still youthful hint of oak. |
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The palate confirms the elegance of the 2023 vintage, with a refined texture, great purity and perfect balance. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve at 10 to 12°C. |
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Chicken vol-au-vent, pan-fried mushrooms, shrimp risotto. |
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From now until 2029 |
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The estate and the wine |
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Blessed with some of the finest plots in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Philippe Germain works quietly behind the scenes. Fame holds no appeal here—this craftsman even turns down requests from top restaurants to keep his wines reserved for loyal private clients and a lucky few insiders.
This exemplary—and slightly rebellious—estate produces cuvées in the shadows that rival Burgundy’s most celebrated names. And today, they’re opening their doors to us in a rare gesture. |
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From a prized site on the edge of Auxey-Duresses—so sought-after that even the legendary Coche-Dury owns a parcel here—the 2023 Meursault Vireuils White shows off impeccable balance. This Chardonnay delivers ripe, generous flavours layered with hints of fresh cream and a youthful touch of subtle toasted notes from its maturation in barrels. The palate is beautifully pure and streamlined, with a long, focused profile that promises elegance over time. A lovely bottle worth giving another 6 months of rest, and perfectly suited for cellaring over the next 6 years and beyond. |
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Hand harvested, destemmed before pneumatic pressing. Overnight settling in stainless steel vats, then gravity transfer to barrels.
Aged in oak barrels for 14 months (20% new barrels). |
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AWARDS |
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Wine rated 92/100 by our committee! |
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