DOMAINE DES TOURTERELLES - VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2021
Domaine des Tourterelles Vire-Clesse 2021
Region: Viré-Clessé, Burgundy (Mâconnais), France
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Rating: 91 Points (Wine Enthusiast), 90 Points (Decanter)
When to drink: 2023-2028
Tasting: This refined Vire-Clesse presents with brilliant pale gold hues and enticing aromas of white peach, green apple and acacia blossom. The palate delivers remarkable tension between fresh citrus notes, ripe orchard fruits and a distinctive mineral backbone. More textured than many Mâconnais wines, it offers a subtle honeyed richness balanced by vibrant acidity. The limestone terroir expresses itself through a precise, saline finish with lingering notes of lemon zest, white flowers and wet stone.
Pairing: An ideal companion for Alaskan Black Cod with a light butter sauce, where the wine's acidity cuts through the fish's richness. Equally compelling with Poulet de Bresse roasted with herbs, or Tiger Prawns in a garlic and white wine preparation. For cheese pairings, try with young Comté or Vacherin Mont d'Or for a classic regional match, allowing the wine's mineral character to complement the creamy texture.
Producer: Domaine des Tourterelles represents the passionate vision of the Leger family, who have cultivated vines in the Mâconnais for four generations. Their 15-hectare estate sits on the prestigious limestone slopes of Viré and Clessé, benefiting from south-eastern exposure that ensures optimal ripening. The domaine practices sustainable viticulture, hand-harvesting all grapes and employing minimal intervention in the cellar. Their meticulous approach has established them as a reference point for high-quality, terroir-driven wines in this increasingly acclaimed Burgundian appellation.
Vintage: 2021 was a challenging but ultimately rewarding vintage in Burgundy. Following spring frosts that reduced yields, the summer brought moderate temperatures and well-timed rainfall, allowing for slow, balanced ripening. The cooler conditions particularly favoured white wines, producing Chardonnays with exceptional freshness, precise fruit expression and excellent mineral definition – a vintage that showcases the finesse and elegance of Burgundian whites rather than power.
ABV: 13%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
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