Presentation
At the crossroads of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, the Domaine D’Ardhuy benefits from an exceptional viticultural heritage with parcels located on prestigious climates. This family house is committed to certified organic viticulture, valuing respect for soils and biodiversity. The vines, cultivated with meticulous care, produce high-quality grapes, sublimated by parcel vinifications. The reds, made from Pinot Noir, stand out for their elegant structure, with notes of black fruits, spices, and beautiful tannic depth. The whites, vinified in oak barrels, reveal all the finesse of Chardonnay, with a silky texture and great persistence. The Domaine D’Ardhuy establishes itself as an essential reference in Burgundy, producing precise, expressive, and aging wines.
Location
Clay-limestone soil, formed from slope deposits: weathered bedrock, various colluvial debris, and silt over “chailles” (limestone pebbles). These pebbles provide excellent drainage, promoting both earliness and optimal ripening of the grapes, despite the relatively fertile soils.
Terroir
Soil: clay-limestone with chailles and colluvial materials
Topography: slope-derived formations with good drainage, favorable for early ripening
In the vineyard
Manual soil work. In organic conversion (C1 stage).
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing (no crushing or destemming), with a sequential program at a max pressure of ~1.5 bar. Cold static settling. Inoculated with selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16°C–18°C). 100% malolactic fermentation completed.
Ageing
Aged for 8 months, with 50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in oak barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serve at 12°C.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Beautiful golden yellow robe. The nose is open and pleasant, with aromas of white-fleshed fruits, fig, and apricot. The palate is round and indulgent, yet fresh and well-balanced.
Visual appearance
Golden yellow
At nose
White fruit, fig, apricot
On the palate
Generous and fresh, round and balanced
Food pairings
Perfect with apple tarte Tatin or lemon tart.