Chateau de la Maltroye Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019 grapes_Counoise cherry tomatoes and spring onion

cherry tomatoes and spring onion to salt-baked red snapper with coconut rice to an evening on the back patio

The wine exhibits a pleasing balancing of the elements—ripe fruit

rested in steel

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 92 points - Incredibly rich and honeyed on the nose with a beautiful melange of herbs

apples and passionfruit with a distinct fresh cut grass herbaceous line running through it

Chateau de la Maltroye Bourgogne Chardonnay 2019 grapes_Counoise cherry tomatoes and spring onionThis little pocket of Chardonnay vines in the south of the appellation is known for its chalky, mineral soil. Jean Pierre has just over one hectare of vines here, all over 60 years old and he began harvesting at the end of August to preserve the freshness and clarity in the fruit. Like several of his white wines, the first notes on this wine are those of reduction; it takes some air to bring out the spicy, lively, stone fruit character of peaches and