Presentation
Located in Mercurey, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Domaine Tupinier Bautista is an essential reference for the appellation. Its recent history is marked by the passionate trajectory of Emmanuel Bautista, who took over and transformed the estate in 1997. Of Spanish origin, Emmanuel Bautista arrived in Burgundy in the 1980s, with a deep desire to integrate into this exceptional terroir. Coming from a family where the love of wine was omnipresent, he quickly developed a fascination for Pinot Noir and Burgundian rigor. Learning alongside the elders, he acquired a know-how that he combined with a modern and innovative approach, bringing new dynamism to the estate. Today, the vineyard covers 11 hectares, cultivated with almost obsessive precision. The harvest is exclusively manual, with meticulous sorting of the berries from the moment they are picked. In the cellar, the work is done gently: vinifications are carried out by gravity, avoiding any aggressive pumping. Aging takes place in natural cellars dug into the rock, ensuring a slow and harmonious evolution of the wines. The Mercurey reds, aged in French oak barrels, reveal a beautiful density and aromatic power, blending black fruits, spices, and undergrowth notes. The palate is ample, with silky tannins and a persistent finish, offering wines designed for aging. The distinctive feature of the estate lies in Emmanuel Bautista's vision, who has managed to marry Burgundian heritage with his Mediterranean roots to create wines with a strong identity, where the precision of the terroir is combined with a generosity of texture and depth.
Location
South-facing exposure.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Vine management includes regular soil aeration, targeted treatments adapted to the growing cycle, and precise control of yields to maintain grape quality and aromatic purity.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing, light settling, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in 228L oak barrels, including 20% new oak (one- and two-year-old barrels).
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
14-15°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
“La Garenne” offers a clear and expressive take on Chardonnay in Burgundy. The nose opens with aromas of white-fleshed fruits crisp apple, fresh pear, and white peach accented by light floral notes (vine blossom, hawthorn) and a subtle citrus lift. Oak influence is discreet, allowing the fruit purity to shine through. On the palate, the wine is precise and tense, driven by well-integrated acidity that enhances its overall freshness. The texture is refined and fluid, marked by a lovely limestone minerality, and a lively, thirst-quenching finish with notes of citrus zest and orange blossom. A bright, energetic cuvée, ideal for relaxed enjoyment or refined aperitifs.
Food pairings
A wine of immediate pleasure, this Bourgogne Chardonnay pairs beautifully with fresh, well-seasoned cuisine:
Seafood tapas (cod fritters, calamari rings, tuna rillettes) ideal for a casual aperitif.
Warm goat cheese salad or savory tart with grilled vegetables, served slightly warm.
Light veal blanquette or lemon chicken, Mediterranean-style.
For a vegetarian pairing: wok of crunchy vegetables with light soy sauce and ginger.