François Millet et Fils Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 'En Vallerot' 2023

Overview

High-elevation white from slopes near woodland in the Nuits-Saint-Georges area. The site is associated with a precise, crunchy profile centered on orchard fruit, citrus and mineral freshness.

Producer

François Millet et Fils

Region

Burgundy

Appellation

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

Fermentation

Basket-pressed in one batch; fermented in barrel. Wine is decanted after pressing with fine lees retained; malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel.

Variety

Chardonnay

Farming

Aging

Aged on fine lees in used oak barrels with no new oak; racked after malolactic fermentation. Producer release states an average of about 20 months, then blended in stainless steel and settled about three weeks before bottling.

Soil

Age of Vines