2023 Burgundy Tasting Notes: Côte Chalonnaise
Sarah Marsh MW presents her insights on the 2023 Burgundy vintage, focusing on the diverse producers in the Côte Chalonnaise.
Côte Chalonnaise—Rully
Domaine Belleville
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Rully Premier Cru La Pucelle: This wine impresses with its creamy texture and ripe apricot notes, showcasing a clear oak influence. Maturity expected between 2025 and 2028. Rating: 85–86.
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Rully Premier Cru Rabourcé: Exhibiting inviting ripe citrus aromas, this wine features a light apricot fruit profile balanced by a savory note. Anticipated to age well until 2025–2028. Rating: 86.
Côte Chalonnaise—Mercurey
Domaine Adélie
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Bourgogne Aligoté Champ Renard: A remarkable ripe Aligoté with yellow fruit notes, creamy texture, and inviting profile. Drinking window from 2025–2026. Rating: 82.
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Mercurey Les Champs Michaux: Rich and juicy, this full-bodied wine offers earthy aromas and a fresh lime finish. Suggested aging until 2025–2027. Rating: 84.
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Mercurey Tupina Bautista: A bold, oaky wine with clean and concentrated fruit, complemented by ripe tannins.
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Mercurey Premier Cru Les Champs Martin: This wine features a succulent fruit profile with light, structured tannins, expected to be enjoyable from 2025 to 2028. Rating: 86.
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Mercurey Premier Cru Le Clos du Roy: A robust choice with dark plum fruits and thick tannins, suitable for aging until 2026–2030. Rating: 86.
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Mercurey Premier Cru Sazenay: Distinguished by a pure cherry aroma and vibrant palate, noted for its crisp tannins and savory finish. Anticipated aging until 2026–2030. Rating: 87.
Domaine de la Bressande
- Mercurey Premier Cru Sazenay: This wine features a clean red fruit aroma with herbaceous notes and a pleasant minerality. Expected to age until 2025–2028. Rating: 85–86.
Château de Chamirey
- Mercurey Blanc Premier Cru La Mission (Monopole): Noted for its juicy expression and appealing complexity, with aging potential until 2026–2032. Rating: 89.
Côte Chalonnaise—Givry
Domaine Chofflet
- Givry Premier Cru En Choué: Displays ripe strawberry aromas and a light palate with easy tannins, making it pleasant and aromatic for 2026–2028. Rating: 84.
Domaine Desvignes
- Givry Premier Cru La Grand Berge: Offers bright cherry aromas and a light, crisp palate with floral touches, expected to be enjoyable until 2026–2028. Rating: 84.
Michel Sarrazin et Fils
- Givry Premier Cru Bois Cheveaux: A harmonious wine that balances baked cherry fruit with structured tannins, likely to reach good balance by 2026–2030. Rating: 84.
As the 2023 Burgundy vintage reveals itself, the Côte Chalonnaise showcases a spectrum of expressive wines that reflect the unique terroirs and craftsmanship of its producers.