Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc 2024

Winemaking

Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils operates with a philosophy rooted in expressing the genuine character of Burgundy's cooler, higher-altitude sites. The domaine favors measured winemaking that allows the vineyard to speak—minimal intervention in the cellar and a commitment to capturing the crisp minerality that defines the Hautes Côtes.

Tasting Notes

This is a bright, mineral-forward Chardonnay that opens with citrus and green apple aromas—the kind of fresh stone fruit perfume you want on a warm afternoon. On the palate, the wine is lean and elegant, with white peach and subtle hazelnut notes framed by the crisp acidity that keeps everything in sharp focus. The finish is clean and long, driven by mineral salinity that lingers and leaves you thinking about another sip.

Producer

Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils is a small family domaine working within the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, a hillside appellation that sits above the more famous vineyard towns of the Côte. Operating across modest holdings, the estate focuses on quality over volume and has built a quiet reputation for honest, terroir-driven whites that punch above their modest pricing.

Terroir

The Hautes Côtes de Nuits occupies the higher elevations behind the main Côte d'Or escarpment, where cooler temperatures and thinner soils produce wines of remarkable precision and tension. These vineyard sites, often planted at 300–400 meters elevation, benefit from afternoon shade and lingering acidity—the geographic and climatic opposite of the richer sites below. Limestone and clay dominate the geology, contributing the mineral backbone that gives these wines their distinctive character.

Food Pairings

Pair this with a delicate seafood preparation—think sole meunière or halibut with brown butter and lemon—where the wine's crisp acidity won't overwhelm the fish. It's equally at home with a simple appetizer of fresh goat cheese and herbs, or alongside roasted chicken with thyme, where its mineral edge cuts through the richness without a fuss.