At a glance

Producer

Domaine de Chassorney

Region

Saint-Romain, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-$55

Tasting profile

Fresh citrus, green apple, light minerality, delicate floral notes

Evolution: Will develop richer stone fruit, honeyed hints and subtle nutty complexity with age

At peak: Balanced complexity combining bright acidity and layered tertiary aromas

Structure

Acidity

High, crisp

Tannins

Low (typical for white Burgundy)

Alcohol

13.0-13.5%

Aging potential

Strong; 12-15+ years expected from a top producer in a good vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2039

Optimal window

2023 to 2042

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Youthful with fresh acidity and developing complexity

Given the producer's high-quality viticulture in Saint-Romain and the 2020 vintage's excellent ripeness and acidity, this wine will mature gracefully. The drinking window reflects typical top-tier white Burgundy aging curves, with the best drinking years centered in the next 5-12 years.

Food pairing

Pairs well with shellfish, roasted chicken, cream sauces, lightly spiced Asian cuisine, and soft cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Domaine de Chassorney employs careful vineyard management reducing pesticide use, supports soil health via cover cropping, and uses natural yeast fermentations. Packaging includes light-weight bottles and recyclable corks.

While not certified organic or biodynamic, Domaine de Chassorney emphasizes sustainable viticulture and environmentally mindful farming. Energy use is optimized in both vineyards and winery. Being a smaller estate, transportation impacts are limited but present in exports. Overall their sustainability approach is strong for the Burgundy region standard.