{"product_id":"domaine-marcel-couturier-bourgogne-blanc-2023","title":"Domaine Marcel Couturier Bourgogne Blanc, 2023, AOC","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"215\" data-section-id=\"1t4oxb3\"\u003eA single-vineyard Chardonnay from southern Burgundy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"272\"\u003eFrom the village of Loché in Burgundy’s southern Mâconnais comes a beautiful Chardonnay filled with generosity, freshness and the delicate perfume of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"431\"\u003e“Aux Scellés” is the registered name of the vineyard site a specific parcel situated beside Domaine Marcel Couturier’s winery. The vines are approximately 15 years old and grow on distinctive schistous soils composed of variegated clay, with finer silty soil toward the top of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eThis special terroir gives the wine two beautiful personalities: ripe, juicy Chardonnay fruit balanced by a fine freshness that keeps it elegant, vibrant and unmistakably Burgundian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"907\" data-section-id=\"1wtib31\"\u003eThe Couturier family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eDomaine Marcel Couturier was established in 2005, although Marcel comes from a long family history of winegrowing in the southern Mâconnais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1222\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eToday, Marcel works alongside the next generation, his children Auxence and Cladie—from their domaine overlooking Loché, Mâcon and the Bresse plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eIn French, \u003cem data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003ecouturier\u003c\/em\u003e means “tailor” or “dressmaker.” It feels like the perfect name for this family, who craft each wine with precision and tailor every cuvée to its individual vineyard and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1423\" data-section-id=\"ylecvv\"\u003eOrganic and biodynamic farming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eThe Couturier family farms organically and biodynamically, focusing on soil health, biodiversity and the natural balance of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eThe domaine received Ecocert organic certification in 2021 and Demeter biodynamic certification in 2022. Cover crops and estate-made compost are used to encourage living soils and help the Chardonnay retain its natural freshness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1841\" data-section-id=\"l2350j\"\u003eHow is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003eThe Chardonnay is harvested by hand and aged for eight months in the domaine’s oldest Burgundy barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003eBecause the barrels are already well seasoned, they do not give the wine a strong new-oak flavour. Instead, they gently build texture, softness and complexity while preserving the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003eThis creates a rounded and expressive Chardonnay that feels generous and silky without becoming overly buttery, heavy or dominated by oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"1ydasmn\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2427\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003ePale gold with an attractive light-green tint, this wine evokes the beginning of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eDelicate scents of linden blossom and chamomile lead into ripe yellow apple, pear, white peach and juicy yellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003eOn the palate, it is ample, fleshy and wonderfully generous, with a soft texture and an abundance of fresh fruit. A fine, lively acidity runs through the wine, balancing its richness and carrying it toward an elegant, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2822\" data-start=\"2787\" data-section-id=\"227m7r\"\u003eAn elegant Old World Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2977\" data-start=\"2824\"\u003eThis is not a heavily oaked New World Chardonnay. It is an elegant Old World expression: ripe and generous, yet floral, restrained and beautifully fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"2979\"\u003eAgeing in old barrels contributes texture and depth rather than obvious vanilla or toasted-oak flavours. It is ideal for Chardonnay drinkers who enjoy richness but still want freshness, purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3218\" data-start=\"3186\" data-section-id=\"104nfz3\"\u003e87 points Jasper Morris MW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3446\" data-start=\"3220\"\u003eJasper Morris MW described the 2023 as pale in colour with a light-green tint and a classic Mâconnais nose. He noted its eight months of maturation in the domaine’s oldest barrels and recommended drinking it from 2025 to 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3516\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessa Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858600915264,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5187\/5392\/files\/Domaine_Marcel_Couturier_Bourgogne_Blanc_2023_organic_white_Burgundy_Chardonnay.png?v=1785131130","url":"https:\/\/alessavino.com.au\/products\/domaine-marcel-couturier-bourgogne-blanc-2023","provider":"Alessa Vino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}