2022 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

Sourced from vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, this Bourgogne Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay grown in limestone-rich soils, which lend the wine its signature minerality and finesse. Domaine Matrot follows organic farming practices, ensuring a natural expression of terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed before fermentation with indigenous yeasts, preserving the wine’s authenticity. Aging takes place in oak barrels (approximately 10–20% new oak) for added texture and depth, but the oak remains subtle, allowing the purity of fruit and minerality to shine through. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm yet balanced growing season, resulting in a wine that combines ripeness with freshness—hallmarks of a classic Bourgogne Blanc. Food Pairing: A versatile Chardonnay, it pairs beautifully with seafood (grilled shrimp, oysters, or scallops), roasted chicken, creamy pastas, and soft cheeses like Camembert and Comté.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Elsa and Adèle took the reins of the estate in 2016 from father Thierry, having joined the domaine in 2008 and 2010 respectively. They observe the mantra that a wine should reflect its terroir and its vintage, and attentive work in the vineyards is the first step in preserving their precise characteristics. The family moved to organic fertilizers upon his arrival on the scene in 1976, when Thierry and his father adopted a lutte raisonnée approach to the vines. The rational progression from here was full organic viticulture across all the vineyards of Domaine Matrot from the year 2000. The family uses organic manure and ploughs the land, employing rigorous pruning and then disbudding in spring to control yields. If necessary, a green harvest takes place before véraison. Health and ripeness are assiduously observed in order to pick at the perfect time. The Matrots exercise extreme care with barrel hygiene and temperature control during vinification, enjoying long and uneventful ferments for eight to ten weeks. They also check the quality of the lees during the maturation process and adjust bâtonnage to the need of each parcel and vintage. These are wines that smack deliciously of this corner of the Côte de Beaune, and of a family very much at home there.