La Sœur Cadette - Vézelay - La Châtelaine - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Vézelay La Châtelaine evokes the chalky, iodized, and incisive character of a Chablis style. With fragrances of orchard fruits like pear and apple, complemented by a subtle mineral touch, one can sense the limestone and the shell-like imprint. This white wine is invigorating and full of character, being simultaneously concentrated, mature, sharp, and mineral-driven. Highly alluring and universally appealing, it's set to soon develop honeyed notes and already pairs perfectly with dry cheese or marinated fish. What a delight!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, whole grapes pneumatically pressed.
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, aged on lees for 8-10 months.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright yellow-green.

Nose:

Chalky, iodized and incisive, evoking a Chablis style with scents of orchard fruits, pear, apple, a subtle mineral touch, limestone and shell imprint.

Palate:

A fine start to the tasting, ripe, chiseled, fresh, precise and consistent, a wine that crescendos, gaining power on the delicate palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, salmon or sea bream gravelax, pan-fried frogs, seafood, marinated fish, vegetable and feta salads, fresh or lightly ripened goat or cow cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.

An emerging star in Burgundy, La Sœur Cadette is a hidden gem located in Saint-Père, Yonne. It has quickly garnered attention, now earning recognition from enthusiasts and even boasting a star rating from the Revue du Vin de France! Valentin Montanet meticulously cares for his vineyard, practicing organic farming, with the goal of producing a spectrum of wines that shine with precision and sheer delight.

No added yeast, no chaptalization, restrained aging, and minimal sulfites: the approach is straightforward, crafting these standout and especially delectable artisan wines.