Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard Bourgogne Blanc 2024

Winemaking

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard approaches Burgundian Chardonnay with a commitment to expressing the subtle mineral character of their terroir. The domaine believes in letting the vineyard speak through restrained winemaking—using traditional methods that emphasize purity and balance over heavy-handed oak influence.

Tasting Notes

This is classic, unoaked Bourgogne blanc in the best sense: bright lemon and green apple leap from the glass, with a whisper of flint and chalk underneath. The palate is taut and refreshing, driven by crisp acidity that carries white stone fruit flavors forward, finishing with a subtle hazelnut warmth that lingers nicely. It's the kind of Chardonnay that reminds you why Burgundy's whites are so revered—elegant, mineral-forward, and utterly food-friendly.

Producer

Domaine Gabriel & Paul Jouard is a small family estate working vineyards in the heart of Bourgogne. The domaine's modest scale allows for meticulous attention to quality and a deep knowledge of their specific parcels across multiple Burgundian terroirs.

Terroir

Bourgogne Blanc comes from vineyards across the broader Burgundy region, where limestone-rich soils and clay substrates create the mineral backbone characteristic of white Burgundy. The continental climate of eastern France, with cool nights and moderate summers, allows Chardonnay to develop bright acidity while still achieving full ripeness—conditions that have made this corner of France synonymous with world-class white wine.

Food Pairings

Pair this with seared scallops in a brown butter and lemon sauce, or try it alongside a creamy mushroom risotto where the wine's minerality cuts through the richness beautifully. For something simpler, it's wonderful with grilled fish, fresh oysters, or even a composed salad of endive, walnut, and aged Comté cheese.