Presentation
The Hubert BOUZEREAU-GRUÈRE & Filles estate is a family-run operation, stemming from two old winemaking families, originating from Meursault for Hubert BOUZEREAU and from Chassagne-Montrachet for Marie-France GRUÈRE. Hubert BOUZEREAU is the 7th generation of winemakers in the family and it was in 1970 that he established his own estate with his wife Marie-France. Since 2001, two of their daughters, Marie-Laure and Marie-Anne, have joined them and created the Domaine Hubert BOUZEREAU-GRUÈRE &
Location
This plot "Les Houillères" is located on the border of Chassagne-Montrachet.
Terroir
Clayey and limestone soil.
Harvest
The grape harvest is done by hand.
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, settling, alcoholic fermentation without added yeast, malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels with 30% new barrels. Aging on lees for one year with regular stirring.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Lots of freshness and finesse, nose expressing acacia, hazelnuts, roasted almond, vanilla, and white pepper. Wine with good typicity and good aging potential.
Food pairings
Sole fillet with tarragon butter, Bresse poultry with a lightly creamed sauce, sweetbread with white truffle.