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2021 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay, Domaine Bertrand Guillemaud

2021 Bourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay, Domaine Bertrand Guillemaud

Burgundy, France

Saline Silk

Lifted citrus, white peach and delicate floral notes rise from the glass, giving this Chardonnay a bright, graceful personality. There is a lovely sense of clarity here, with ripe stone fruit balanced by the freshness and restraint of the cooler 2021 vintage.

The palate is creamy yet beautifully composed, with vibrant acidity cutting through its gentle richness. Citrus and stone fruit flow towards a mouthwatering saline finish, creating a Chardonnay that feels polished, precise and unmistakably Burgundian. An impressive introduction to the Côte d’Or from a fifth-generation Meursault grower.

For when: A simple supper deserves a little Côte d’Or polish.

Pairs with: Roast chicken, grilled scallops, sole meunière, mushroom risotto, baked salmon or Comté.

Domaine Bertrand Guillemaud is a small family estate based in Meursault. Each vineyard parcel is managed and vinified individually, allowing its particular character to shape the finished wine. This regional Chardonnay offers a highly accessible glimpse of that thoughtful, site-conscious approach.

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Domaine Bertrand Guillemaud is a small, family-run estate based in Meursault, at the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Bertrand represents the fifth generation of his family to manage the domaine, continuing an artisanal approach shaped by close attention to individual vineyards and the character of each vintage.

Every parcel is handled separately from vine to bottle. This allows the domaine to respond to the particular soil, exposure and growing conditions of each site rather than applying a single formula across its wines. Vineyard management follows the principles of lutte raisonnée, limiting treatments to those considered necessary. Herbicides are avoided, while traditional ploughing helps manage the soils and encourage a healthier vineyard environment.

Cellar work is deliberately restrained, with the emphasis placed on freshness, minerality and a clear expression of place. Although firmly rooted in the traditions of Meursault, Guillemaud also takes an unusually inclusive approach to presentation. The domaine’s multilingual labels incorporate Braille, reflecting Bertrand’s belief that wine should be welcoming and accessible.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grown within Burgundy’s Côte d’Or and bottled at 13% alcohol. The 2021 growing season was shaped by severe April frost, followed by a cool and unsettled summer. Yields were particularly small for early-budding Chardonnay, although the surviving fruit retained bright aromatics and an excellent balance between ripeness and acidity.

Guillemaud manages each vineyard parcel individually and uses a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, seeking to preserve freshness, mineral definition and the character of its origin. The finished wine is medium-bodied, combining a creamy texture with lifted acidity and a distinctly saline finish.