Viniou Reviews
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of Burgundy's most prestigious estates, and their Bourgogne Blanc 2009 is a unique offering crafted from Chardonnay. This vintage benefitted from a favourable growing season with warm, dry conditions, resulting in grapes that achieved optimal ripeness and balance. The vines for this cuvée are typically sourced from younger parcels within the domaine's legendary holdings, often in the vicinity of Chambolle-Musigny, where limestone-rich soils impart a distinct minerality and elegance to the wine. Vinification here adheres to traditional Burgundian methods, with gentle pressing, fermentation in oak barrels—often a small proportion of new oak—and careful ageing on fine lees to enhance texture and complexity.
The broader Burgundy region is famed for its intricate patchwork of terroirs, each expressing subtle differences in soil composition, topography and microclimate. The climate here is predominantly continental, with cool winters and warm summers, ideal for the slow ripening of Chardonnay grapes which allows aromatic complexity to develop without excessive alcohol. Burgundy's winemaking heritage is steeped in centuries of tradition, with an emphasis on expressing individual vineyard character and finesse.
Food pairings for this elegant Bourgogne Blanc should respect its subtlety and purity. It will shine alongside simple yet refined dishes such as poached sea bass with a beurre blanc sauce, grilled scallops, or a delicate chicken supremes with cream and morels. Regional pairings might include a classic jambon persillé or a soft-ripened cheese like Chaource. The wine’s fine acidity and mineral edge also make it a pleasant companion to steamed asparagus or a light seafood risotto.
For serving, it is best to decant the wine lightly to allow it to breathe and reveal its aromatic potential. Serve well-chilled but not too cold, ideally between 10-12°C, to allow the layers of fruit, floral notes and stony minerality to emerge. This wine can be enjoyed now but holds the potential to age gracefully for several more years.
