{"product_id":"dom-chantal-lescure-cote-de-beaune-blanc-la-gde-chatelaine-2023-bts-75cl","title":"Dom. Chantal Lescure Côte de Beaune blanc \"La Grande Châtelaine\" 2023, bts 75cl","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDomaine Chantal Lescure – Côte de Beaune 'La Grande Châtelaine' 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Return to Aromatic Precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2023 'La Grande Châtelaine'\u003c\/b\u003e has officially arrived, representing a stylistic shift from the solar richness of 2022 toward a more classic, high-toned profile. This vintage is a milestone as it is one of the first white wines to be fully released under the new stewardship of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eEric Rousseau\u003c\/b\u003e and Jean-Philippe Girard, who have sought to amplify the site's natural energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Terroir: Freshness from the Heights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Location:\u003c\/b\u003e This 1.19-hectare monopole is situated north of the Beaune 1er Crus. It is an east-to-south-east facing slope that sits higher than many neighboring vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Soil:\u003c\/b\u003e Very thin, stony soil composed of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eclay over a hard limestone base\u003c\/b\u003e. This \"bony\" terroir was a massive advantage in 2023, allowing the 40-year-old vines to maintain a sharp mineral focus despite the generous yields of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🍷 2023 Tasting Notes (2026 Release Status)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEarly tastings in 2026 describe this as a \"crystalline\" vintage. It lacks the heavy \"gold\" fruit of 2022, favoring a more \"silver\" and citrus-driven palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e Remarkably high-toned and fresh. It opens with intense notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003egreen lime, ginger, and lemon zest\u003c\/b\u003e, underpinned by a delicate floral scent of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003ewhite acacia\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e Precise and \"vibrant.\" The 2023 vintage delivered a lovely natural acidity that gives the wine a \"nervous\" energy. It tastes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003ewhite peach and crisp pear\u003c\/b\u003e, with a distinct stony texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean and saline. Because the wine was aged for 15 months in neutral 500L barrels without stirring (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/i\u003e), the finish is pure and transparent, showing a light touch of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003ehazelnut and flint\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Certified Organic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003eWhole-cluster press; indigenous yeasts; very slow fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e12–15 months on fine lees in used 228L and 500L barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.0%\u003c\/b\u003e (Slightly leaner and more balanced than 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003eCrystalline, Aromatic, and Taut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2033.\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent now for its energy, but will gain silkiness by 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seafood Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eRaw oysters\u003c\/b\u003e or a delicate \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003ewhite fish ceviche\u003c\/b\u003e; the ginger and lime notes in the wine act as a natural seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eChicken paillard with lemon and capers\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine's acidity cuts through the savory caper brine beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eYoung goat cheese (Chèvre)\u003c\/b\u003e or a light \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eBrillat-Savarin\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine's mineral \"cut\" balances the creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2023 'La Grande Châtelaine' is all about its \"upward\" aromatics. Serve it at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003e10–11°C\u003c\/b\u003e to preserve that lime and ginger spice. It does not need a decanter, but it benefits from being poured 15 minutes before drinking to allow the reductive \"stony\" notes to blow off and reveal the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57280916750710,"sku":"3700244806228","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/chantalcotedebeauneblanclagrandechatelaine22_f2fcb2c1-f674-4a14-8252-8fce955282dd.png?v=1774068802","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/dom-chantal-lescure-cote-de-beaune-blanc-la-gde-chatelaine-2023-bts-75cl","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}