Joseph Burrier Viré-Clessé Quintaine 2018

Joseph Burrier

Joseph Burrier Viré-Clessé Quintaine
2018

$28.95

* Suggested retail price
Product code
13949565
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$25.17
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Subregion
Maconnais
Appellation
Viré-Clessé
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
White
Sugar content
0.6 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging up to 5 years
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About this winery

The Burrier family, present for more than 5 centuries. It constitutes one of the major domains of the South of Burgundy with the 43 hectares of vineyards of Château Beauregard, Domaines Joseph Burrier and Georges Burrier, including 22 from Pouilly-Fuisé, 7 from Saint-Véran and 12 from Fleurie, Moulin-à- vent, Morgon, Saint-Amour, and Chiroubles. Since 2012, Domaine Château du Clos has been operated as a monopoly by Maison Joseph Burrier.

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Product notes

The appellation is based on two north-south coasts. "Quintaine" is undoubtedly one of its most recognized climates. The shallow soils (approximately 40 cm) composed of decomposing limestone (Oxfordian marls) mixed with clays, lie directly on the limestone slab.

Production notes

Reasoned viticulture. Manual harvest at optimum maturity. Sorting on a vibrating table. The grapes are pressed mechanically, then undergo rigorous settling for 24-36 hours. The whole cuvée ferments and then ages for one year in Burgundy barrels, 20% in new barrels, the rest in older barrels. Very slow and gentle vinification favoring the expression of this superb terroir.

Tasting notes

Golden-green color, brilliant. Aromas of flowers, white fruits, toast, fine and discreet. Dense, fleshy, well-balanced palate. Nice final persistence. Goes well with seafood, fish, poultry and goat cheese.