In the glass
Aroma: citrus, apple, white flower, pear
Palate: lemon, green apple, mineral, saline
A simple, fresh regional Chardonnay with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean finish.
What it pairs with
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Salade lyonnaise
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Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate. -
Cervelle de canut
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The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.
How to serve Bourgogne Chardonnay
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Salade lyonnaise, Cervelle de canut, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
An entry-level regional Chardonnay from the historic Beaune house.
- 1780 — House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Patriarche Pere et Fils
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Regional (Bourgogne, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in vat and older oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 11 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1780
Frequently asked about Bourgogne Chardonnay
What does Bourgogne Chardonnay taste like?
On the nose, citrus, apple, white flower, pear. On the palate, lemon, green apple, mineral, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A simple, fresh regional Chardonnay with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean finish.
When should I drink Bourgogne Chardonnay?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bourgogne Chardonnay?
Salade lyonnaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
What grapes are in Bourgogne Chardonnay?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Regional (Bourgogne, AOC).