{"product_id":"matrot-bourgogne-blanc-2023","title":"2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc | Meursault-Based White Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 MATROT | BOURGOGNE BLANC | MEURSAULT PEDIGREE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOURGOGNE BLANC ON THE LABEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEURSAULT PEDIGREE IN THE BOTTLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the smartest buys aren't the wines with the biggest appellations on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're the wines made by great producers from vineyards sitting just outside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel fermented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLees aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd made by one of Meursault's great family domaines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simple entry-level Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy at Bourgogne level. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDOMAINE MATROT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrot is a name deeply connected to \u003cstrong\u003eMeursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family domaine dates to the early twentieth century and today is led by sisters \u003cstrong\u003eAdèle and Elsa Matrot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this is a producer with some serious vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault-Blagny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeursault Charmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuligny-Montrachet Les Chalumeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is about allowing vineyard and terroir to speak rather than overwhelming the wines with winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause when you're buying Bourgogne Blanc, producer matters enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here you're buying Bourgogne Chardonnay from a family whose entire identity has been built around the great white wines of the Côte de Beaune. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHIS ISN'T ORDINARY BOURGOGNE BLANC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where it gets interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris gives us a detailed breakdown of what goes into the 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit from around \u003cstrong\u003efive hectares below Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung vines from Auxey-Duresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small amount of Maranges Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHautes-Côtes fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd some purchased fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther sources describe the grapes as being picked near the Meursault appellation, with the vines averaging around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the parcels included. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not buying anonymous Bourgogne Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're buying Chardonnay with a serious Côte de Beaune address behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE WINEMAKING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a simple stainless-steel Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is \u003cstrong\u003ehand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in oak using indigenous yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then matures on its lees for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the new oak component is restrained — around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20%\u003c\/strong\u003e according to published technical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough oak to contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut not enough to bury the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what good Bourgogne Blanc should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness running through everything. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is beautifully inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-fleshed fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen underneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has more substance than you might expect from Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut with genuine grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough richness to give the wine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnough acidity to keep it alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a mineral edge that brings everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEMON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGREEN APPLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORCHARD FRUIT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITRUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHITE FLOWERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALMOND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMINERALITY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBURGUNDIAN GRIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLONG FINISH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously smart white Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the important part is what he found in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sunny, ripe aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA touch of austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper Burgundian grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a lovely aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination is exactly why this is such an interesting Bourgogne Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's also seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorris suggests drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2025–2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this beautifully placed for drinking now. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89 Points — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomaine Matrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeursault-based producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourgogne AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit predominantly sourced around Meursault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes domaine and purchased fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic viticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel fermented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 15–20% new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 11 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextural palate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Burgundian grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic white Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding producer-level Bourgogne Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is incredibly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing George whiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScallops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrillat-Savarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr simply give it a decent Burgundy glass and let it warm slightly from fridge temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 BOURGOGNE BLANC. MEURSAULT PEDIGREE. MATROT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon. Orchard fruit. Almond. Mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is exactly where smart Burgundy buying starts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Bourgogne Blanc? The 2023 Domaine Matrot Bourgogne Blanc is a 100% Chardonnay from one of Meursault's respected family domaines, made predominantly from fruit grown around the Meursault area. Hand harvested, barrel fermented and matured on lees, it combines lemon, green apple, orchard fruit and subtle almond with mineral freshness, textural depth and classic Burgundian grip. 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