2022 Domaine de Villaine Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Blanc "Les Clous Aimé"

100% biodynamic Chardonnay from several parcels 20-55 years old located on a south-facing slope of Bouzeron’s valley, sheltered from summer’s north wind during ripening. 80% of the fermentation and aging is in foudre and 20% is in barrel. All native yeasts. Temperature control is the only intervention. This is a vin de garde- it’s meant to be aged. It is made from the fruit of old vines on a predominantly limestone terroir, and in its youth displays a pure mineral character. Patience, however, is urged: only after five to seven years does this wine reveal the full scope of its finesse and complexity of aromas. As a young wine, it shows a high toned character of white flowers, citrus, pear and smoke. Medium bodied, both creamy and tingly, it’s super clean and intensely mineral and fresh. Excellent stuff from DRC’s Aubert de Villaine and his nephew Pierre de Benoist.