Domaine Florence Cholet Bourgogne Côte-d’Or Chardonnay 2020 (6 Bottles) France

by Felixir

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Bourgogne Côte d’or is a generic appellation that guarantees that the wine comes from the Côte d’or area; in this case the vineyards are extremely well located since there are in the communes of Puligny and Meursault. The wine was aged on its fine lees without much bâtonnage just what it takes to give it an extra level of complexity.

The vines are 35 on average; it is a rather accessible wine, which can be drunk young, but not to be mistaken with a basic Bourgogne Blanc, it bears this particular “finesse” that is typical of Chardonnays from this area. Amazing piercing minerality and length in this 2020 release.

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About Domaine Florence Cholet Wines

Florence Cholet returned to the tiny village of Corcelles-les-Arts in the Cote d’Or area – east of Puligny Montrachet, right across Meursault – in 2019 to take over the four generation-family estate. Florence’s father Christian officially founded the estate in 1976 as Domaine Christian Cholet-Pelletier, and was then joined in 1982 by his wife Anne.

Florence gained experience and worked across France, USA and Australia. She studied biology and biochemistry at the University of Burgundy, Dijon. She has a licence in viticulture and a Master degree in oenology. She also worked at an independent laboratory in Morey Saint Denis.

As a young and ambitious winemaker, Florence changed many of the original vineyard practices, such as they no longer use pesticides or herbicides, and new oak is used sparingly. The vineyards are ploughed and since 2017 fermentations have used wild yeasts.

Felixir

Felixir is a Melbourne based wine importer, wholesaler and agent. Drawing on 15 years in fine wine retail, founder Felix Riley was convinced of the increasing popularity of dry rosé and established Felixir in 2013 to focus on finding great examples of the style.

Selections are rounded out with interesting, personality driven reds and whites from Southern France and beyond, supported by a clutch of high quality small Australian, Italian, Slovenian and New Zealand producers. A common factor is delicious wines of interest, representing excellent value whatever their price point, reflecting the places and personalities behind them.