Maison Roche De Bellene Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2022 (750ml) *

Regional white Burgundy at the Bourgogne level draws from vines across the wider region, and this bottling from Maison Roche de Bellene is Chardonnay from the 2022 vintage, made from older vines (the vieilles vignes designation) that tend to yield smaller, more concentrated crops.

Chardonnay from Burgundy in this category leans toward orchard fruit and citrus with a clean line of acidity, an unshowy, food-friendly white that rewards a slight chill rather than heavy chilling. It is a style meant to be enjoyed in its relative youth.