Domaine François Carillon 'Cote d' Or' Bourgogne Blanc 2023

In Short

A Côte d'Or Chardonnay with citrus and green apple, mineral backbone, and the crisp acidity that defines fine Burgundy.

Quick Facts

• Region: Côte d'Or, Burgundy
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Crisp white
• Best For: Aperitifs, lunch, weeknight dinners

Why We Stock It

This is a Bourgogne Blanc that tastes like the place it comes from rather than a generic regional wine. The Côte d'Or terroir comes through in the mineral precision and the balance between ripe fruit and acidity, and at this price it offers genuine character without pretense.

Tasting Profile

A clean, mineral-driven white with quiet complexity and the kind of balance that makes you want another glass.

• Aroma: Citrus, green apple, subtle mineral notes
• Palate: Crisp, bright acidity, white stone fruit, touch of hazelnut
• Structure & Finish: Clean and persistent with excellent minerality

Winemaking

Made from Chardonnay grown in the Côte d'Or, vinified in the Burgundian tradition with a focus on natural acidity and minerality rather than oak weight or richness.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 48 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit without decanting. Try it with oysters and raw shellfish, or with a simple butter-poached cod. The wine's acidity and mineral edge cut through richness and match the briny quality of seafood.

The Estate

Domaine François Carillon is a grower in the Côte d'Or who produces Bourgogne Blanc and other Burgundian whites from their vineyards in the region.

Terroir

The Côte d'Or sits on a limestone-rich plateau in central Burgundy, where cool nights and exposure to morning sun produce Chardonnay with good acidity and mineral character. These conditions show in the wine as bright citrus and a stony, persistent finish.