Recently recognized appellation, the "Bourgogne Côte d'Or" are typical wines of Regional Burgundy.
That of Domaine Doreau in 2020 is one of the best value for money of the appellation: mastered from beginning to end, this white wine typical of Burgundy Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels.
Balanced, concentrated and very aromatic.
Burgundy Côte d'Or White 2020
Complex
Powerful
Mineral
Fruity
Woody
Supple, fruity and concentrated, the well-controlled ageing in oak barrels gives body and depth while remaining discreet and melted, keeping the character of the wine. The 2020 vintage is obviously a success story, with an ideal balance between acidity, softness and aromatic concentration.
Golden color with green reflections, very fruity wine with expressive aromas of white and exotic fruits, round without excess, a wine of great pleasure that can be tasted quickly. Keeps between 3 and 5 years.
Vivid and Fruity Burgundy White Wine: Salted Appetizers, Charcuterie, Parsillé Ham, Snails, Frog Legs, Vegetable Pies or Volaille, Oysters, Mussels, Seafood Gratins, County, Gouda, Goat Cheese
Appellation
RegionalType of Wine
StillWine Making
Oak casksGrape Variety
ChardonnayHarvest
ManualBurgundy Region
Côte de BeauneVintage
2020Service
14 to 16 degreesCustody potential
2025
The red wines of the Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation have a cherry red color, with deep ruby red reflections. The nose expresses notes of cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, with nuances of pomegranate and peony.
The white wines of the Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation display a pale yellow gold color, with silvery yellow-green reflections. The nose evokes notes of lemon, pear, almond, acacia flowers and hawthorn, sometimes with anise, peach, linden, mint and pineapple.
Red: its freshness and fruity presence will brighten up your aperitifs in the presence of a mixed plate of cold cuts and cheeses, a gourmet salad. Light soft cheeses will also highlight the Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation. You can punctuate your meal with a fresh raspberry cheesecake.
White: its balance between roundness and freshness makes it accessible for an aperitif with tapas, goose rillettes toast, poultry terrine, salmon toast and lemon cream.
The vineyards of BOURGOGNE CÔTE D'OR extend over 65 km long, one to two kilometers wide, from Dijon to Maranges. The Côte d'Or geographically includes the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The reputation of its wines is such that it gave its name to the department during the Revolution.
In 2017, the producers of the Regional Appellation "Bourgogne", located in the Côtes de Beaune and Nuits obtained the additional mention "Bourgogne Côte d'Or", thus becoming a Bourgogne Identified as a Regional Appellation.
The vineyard of BURGUNDY CÔTE D'OR is presented in a diagonal oriented from north-east to south-west, organized in a succession of hillsides located between 200 and 450 meters above sea level.
source: BIVB
Domaine Doreau in Monthélie. Domaine Doreau offers for sale Monthélie appellation wines.
Winemaker from father to son since the end of the 19th century, we produce authentic terroir wines by cultivating noble grape varieties on a surface of 6 hectares.
Pinot Noir for the Monthelie, Monthelie 1er Cru, Pommard. Chardonnay for the Monthelie, Meursault, Saint-Romain, Burgundy Chardonnay. Aligoté for Burgundy Aligoté.
The methods of cultivation and winemaking are traditional. The vines are plowed, the natural fertilization, the grass contours and the reasoned treatments.
The harvest is done manually. The grapes are sorted and destemmed for about ten days. The fermentation is done naturally (without yeasting). The aging in oak barrels (10% new) lasts 12 to 15 months.
The bottling is done after collage and unification.
