Joannes Violot Guillemard Beaune En Montagne St Desire Blanc, 2019, 750ML

Feature

Tasting Note

Burghound 87, Allen Meadows

A touch of matchstick character is present on the ripe pear and citrus suffused nose. The succulent, round and easy-going flavors exude both touches of salinity and bitter lemon that helps to maintain reasonable balance. Drink 2023 +

Winemaking 

Beaune Blanc En Montagne Saint-Desire - This parcel is bordering the 1er Cru Clos de Mouches, and produce wines that have a fresh and mineral character with a round texture that comes with bottle ageing.

100% Chardonnay, from a single parcel of young vines of around 12 years of age.

The must is fermented without the addition of SO2, with wild yeast. Malolactic is completed 100%. Matured for 11 months in French oak.

Winery

Joannes Violot Guillemard (6th generation) took over in 2019 from his father Thierry. Organic growth since 1999.