Viré-Clessé - Cuvée Levroutée E.J. Thevenet - Domaine de la Bongran - Viré-Clessé - White Wine 2017 (75cl)

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The Cuvée Levroutée 2017 from Domaine de la Bongran is a rare and exceptional wine, produced only in vintages where climatic conditions allow for a very special phenomenon: a slight noble rot on certain grapes. This rarity makes it a confidential cuvée, a real collector's item for Burgundy lovers. The grapes, 100% Chardonnay, are hand-picked from the marl plots of Quintaine and Clessé in the Mâconnais region. Their overripeness brings richness and complexity, while the vinification, inspired by traditional methods, highlights the terroir: slow fermentation at low temperature, long ageing on fine lees, no intrusive woodiness, to reveal the pure expression of Chardonnay. On the nose, this cuvée reveals a luminous bouquet of white flowers, candied citrus fruits and honey, with hints of almond and beeswax. The palate is elegant and balanced, combining roundness, mineral freshness and a long finish, with a slight residual sweetness that highlights the fruit without weighing down the wine. Produced by a family of winegrowers committed to organic farming, with very low yields (?15 hl/ha), this wine perfectly reflects its terroir and vintage. It is the perfect accompaniment to poultry, fine fish or strong cheeses, and offers remarkable ageing potential. A rare, authentic and prestigious wine that fully expresses the traditional expertise of Domaine de la Bongran and the uniqueness of Viré-Clessé.