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
White marl soil from the Jurassic period. Relatively low in fertility, these soils are often referred to as “white lands” because red wines tend to lack body when grown here.
Terroir
Soil: white marl
Topography: low fertility, better suited to white varietals
In the vineyard
Manual soil work. In organic conversion (C1 stage).
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing (no crushing or destemming), using a sequential program with a maximum pressure of ~1.5 bar. Cold static settling. Systematic inoculation with selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation in barrels, with immediate barrel filling after settling. Aged on lees. 100% malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
10 months of ageing in oak barrels:
30% new oak
30% one-wine barrels
40% two-wine barrels
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serve at 12°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Bright golden yellow color. The nose reveals aromas of hazelnut, white-fleshed fruits (apple), and floral notes. The palate is fresh and taut, with a fine balance between acidity and smoothness. Long finish with subtle toasted notes.
Visual appearance
Luminous golden yellow
At nose
Hazelnut, apple, white flowers
On the palate
Fresh, tense, with a long toasted finish
Food pairings
Perfect with veal chop.