Presentation
Family property since 1938, Domaine Xavier & Guillemette BESSON is located in Givry, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, in a fortified residence dating back to the Middle Ages. The magnificent cellar with ribbed vault is classified as a historical monument and hosts concerts every summer as part of the "Les Musicaves" festival. From 1989, Xavier and Guillemette BESSON took over the management of the family estate and focused production on estate-bottled wines. They cultivate 9 hectares of vineyards in the Givry appellation for red and white wines, villages and 1er Cru, as well as Beaune red 1er Cru. Great attention is paid
Location
Vineyard area: 0.90 ha.
Terroir
This plot, facing South-East, of 0.90 hectares is located at the bottom of a hill on a deep but stony terroir. The vineyard was planted in 1992 and 2003. This plot was named "Cuvée Amélie" in honor of Amélie BESSON who acquired the Domaine in 1938.
In the vineyard
Guyot Poussard pruning. Soil work under the row and natural grassing in the row. Managed in reasoned fight.
Harvest
Hand picking.
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing of whole bunches. Settling then alcoholic fermentation in barrels, 30% of which are new.
Ageing
Stirring until the end of malolactic fermentations. Aging for 10 months on lees. Bottling at the estate.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Serving
11°C -> 11°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This white wine offers aromas of honey and linden, with a round, fresh, and fruity palate. Wine with a nice viscosity in the mouth and aromas of white fruits and candied orange.
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with a fish in a light sauce, pike in white butter, or white meat, or even goat cheese.
