ROPITEAU FRÈRES
Ropiteau Bourgogne Chardonnay 375ml
2023
- Aperitif
- Fish
$14.05
About this winery
Our Histoty. In 1848, France was undergoing a revolution. The provinces, less affected than Paris, became a melting pot where people came together to build a modern world in peace and fraternity. In the same year, the arrival of the railway in Burgundy incited Jean Ropiteau to found his Wine Merchant House with his brothers-in-law. At only 24 years old this young man, whose Burgundian roots date back to the XVIth century, very quickly foresaw this means of transportation as a way of promoting...
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Production notes
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats to preserve the wine's freshness and the fruity, floral aromas of the Chardonnay. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for 6 months, giving it texture and richness.
Tasting notes
Bright, limpid yellow color with green highlights. Wonderful nose of fresh fruit and white flowers. An excellent dry wine with a fine balance between freshness and roundness. Food pairing: Perfect as an aperitif. During meals, it's a perfect accompaniment to creamy hors d'oeuvres (charcuterie and fish).