La Sœur Cadette - Vézelay - La Châtelaine - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Vézelay La Châtelaine showcases youthful, vibrant fruit aromas with impressive intensity. Full of energy, it delivers a fresh, dynamic profile with a delicate bitterness, opening on a lively nose of citrus and subtle smoky notes reminiscent of Chablis. This fresh and vibrant white is approachable, rounded, and full of flavor—a perfect match for an aperitif or seafood.

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:

Pale, bright yellow.

Nose:

Fresh, with citrus notes and a delicate hint of shellfish, “Chablisienne” style.

Palate:

Fresh and vibrant, with dazzling fruit aromas, this cuvée offers a powerful yet rounded and flavorful profile—a true delight!

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A rising star in Burgundy with 1 star in the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France), La Sœur Cadette is a hidden gem quickly gaining recognition. Valentin Montanet applies meticulous care to his organically farmed vineyards, crafting wines that radiate precision and pure enjoyment.

Using minimal intervention—no added yeasts, no chaptalization, and only low levels of sulfites—his approach results in remarkably expressive and consistently delicious wines, celebrated for their honesty and vibrant character.