Among Burgundy villages that whisper freshness and finesse, the Bourgogne Chitry Blanc 2023 from Simonnet Febvre embodies a finely chiselled interpretation of Chardonnay. Here, Jurassic chalk and clay shape an airy, upright wine of intense brightness. Crafted carefully in stainless steel tanks, this dry white presents an aesthetic of clarity, restraint and aromatic precision. It is aimed at lovers of refined wines who seek stony tension, the caress of white flowers and the energy of citrus, as well as gastronome diners looking for a versatile table companion that can highlight a precise cuisine or a simple sharing moment. Its mineral signature, clean fruit and refreshing structure make this 2023 a characterful cuvée, able to elevate delicate dishes, lighten rich textures and lend a crystalline breath to lengthy conversations.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Chardonnay, this Bourgogne Chitry AOP comes from vines of about 25 years rooted in Jurassic clay-limestone soils, ensuring balance and uprightness. A controlled yield of around 60 hl/ha concentrates a clear and expressive material. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16–20°C, preserving fruit purity and aroma clarity. The ageing, carried out for 6 to 8 months in tank, aims for harmony and tension without woody artifice, allowing the terroir's sap to express itself. This approach highlights floral brightness, citrus vibrancy and a precise texture, key components of a fresh, subtle and upright white.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Pale golden with green highlights, crystalline clarity that signals uprightness and freshness. The sheen suggests a precise texture shaped by limestone.
• Nose: Delicate bouquet of hawthorn and honeysuckle, joined by notes of lime and grapefruit. A stony, almost chalky touch marks the mineral imprint and opens onto a sensation of pure air.
• Palate: Lively, chiselled attack, a harmonious mid-palate that is both taut and silky. White fruit stretches over a saline thread; the minerality drives the tasting and the clean, persistent finish invites another glass.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 10 and 12°C in tulip-shaped white wine glasses to amplify aromatic precision and the sensation of freshness. A brief decant or a few minutes of aeration is enough to release the floral nuances and citrus clarity. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable environment. This 2023 can be enjoyed young for its radiant energy while offering a 1 to 3 year ageing potential to gain in texture softness and aromatic integration without losing its chalky verve.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: gougères, fish rillettes, delicate white cold cuts that call for freshness and uprightness.
• Starters: poached fish, delicate ceviche, crisp vegetables dressed with citrus that reveal the wine's liveliness.
• Main dishes: pike-perch with beurre blanc, poultry in a light cream sauce, seafood pasta, where minerality lightens rich textures.
• Cheeses: raclette, mild tomme, fresh goat cheese, whose milky softness pairs with the Chardonnay's tension.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, lightly sweetened white fruit salad, for a fresh, pure finale in half-light.

Moments to enjoy

The Bourgogne Chitry Blanc 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For a dinner with friends where conversation calls for a precise, thirst-quenching wine.
• During a winter cheese pairing where raclette and pressed cheeses call for a bright, upright white.
• As a tasteful gift for a lover of mineral Chardonnay who appreciates terroir-driven wines.

Characteristics

• Name: Bourgogne Chitry Blanc 2023, Simonnet Febvre
• Appellation: Bourgogne Chitry AOP
• Type: Dry white wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100%
• Soils: Jurassic clay-limestone
• Average vine age: about 25 years
• Yield: 60 hl/ha
• Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 16–20°C
• Ageing: 6 to 8 months in tank
• Cellaring: 1 to 3 years
• Serving temperature: 10–12°C
• Suggested pairings: poached fish, pike-perch with beurre blanc, raclette
• Producer: Maison Simonnet Febvre