Presentation
Located in Monthelie, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Laurent Boussey perpetuates a viticultural know-how passed down for five generations. Laurent and Karen Boussey now manage this family estate, which spans 15 hectares and produces 24 appellations. The estate is renowned for its red and white wines, notably in Meursault, Pommard, and Beaune. Reasoned agriculture is a given: the soils are plowed, treatments are limited, and harvesting is done manually to keep only the best grapes. Vinification respects Burgundian traditions with long fermentations and aging in oak barrels, bringing depth and finesse to the wines. Each cuvée is meticulously assembled to express the full potential of its terroir. The originality of the estate lies in its exceptional heritage of old vines, with some parcels over 60 years old. This longevity gives the wines remarkable concentration and complexity, ensuring great aging potential.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Sustainable viticulture.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
White winemaking begins with gentle pressing of Chardonnay grapes, followed by settling and a low-temperature fermentation lasting several days to capture the fruit and voluptuous character of the great white wines of Burgundy. The wines are then aged in oak barrels for 12 months, with new oak proportions varying from 10% to 50%. Finally, bottling takes place at the estate.
Ageing
Ageing takes place in vats and oak barrels, depending on the cuvée, with a proportion of new oak. Ageing on the lees brings aromatic complexity, depth, and balance, while careful maturation ensures freshness and finesse.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Lots of freshness and finesse. The nose reveals acacia, hazelnut, roasted almond, vanilla, and white pepper. A wine with strong typicity and excellent ageing potential.
Food pairings
Sole fillet with tarragon butter, Bresse chicken with a light cream sauce, or sweetbreads with white truffle.