Name: Domaine Virolys - Viré Clessé White - 2023
Brand: Le Goût du Vin
Price: 23.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Domaine Virolys - Viré Clessé Blanc - 2023

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Description of Domaine Virolys

Domaine Virolys, located in the Burgundy region, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and the exceptional quality of its white wines. Specializing in indigenous grape varieties, this family-run estate emphasizes respect for the terroir and production methods that promote the natural expression of the grape.

Description of the Cuvée Viré Clessé Blanc

Domaine Virolys’ Cuvée Viré Clessé Blanc is a refined expression of Chardonnay, grown in the limestone and clay soils characteristic of the Viré-Clessé appellation. This wine is vinified with precision to capture the freshness and complexity of the grape variety, while benefiting from aging on lees that enriches its texture and aromatic profile.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Viré Clessé Blanc charms the nose with vibrant aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as pear and peach, complemented by floral notes of acacia blossom and delicate mineral nuances. A light barrel aging brings a touch of vanilla and brioche, adding depth to the aromatic ensemble.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

Grape variety: Chardonnay
Profile: The palate is seduced by a well-balanced acidity that structures the wine, offering a beautiful freshness that leads to a long and persistent finish. The texture is creamy, with a roundness that envelops the palate while preserving the typical elegance of Chardonnay.
Aging Potential: This white has interesting aging potential, allowing the aromas to mature and develop over time, revealing additional layers of complexity.

Pairings with this Cuvée

This Viré Clessé Blanc is perfect for accompanying seafood dishes, light fish starters or creamy cheeses. Its rich aromatic profile and structure also make it an excellent choice for special occasions or gourmet meals.

Where are we traveling?

Burgundy is a real adventure land for wine lovers! Supported by a predominantly continental climate, Burgundy wines draw their unique character from diverse influences — continental, Mediterranean and oceanic — which intertwine to create a symphony of incomparable flavors. It is this climatic fusion that allows each Burgundy Grand Cru to reveal aromas and flavors that some consider to be the best in the world. From north to south, each Burgundian wine region, from Chablis to Mâconnais, benefits from its own microclimate. In Chablis, winegrowers combat spring frosts by wrapping the vines in a protective cocoon of frozen water. On the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, the hills capture the sunlight, generating hot summers which fill the grapes with sunshine, while the Mâconnais benefits from an almost Mediterranean climate, less prone to frost and drier. This mix of climatic conditions, combined with a diverse geology with more than 400 different soil types, gives each Burgundy wine its own identity. Each bottle is a story of terroir, a story of land and climate, an invitation to explore the rich wine heritage of Burgundy.

The little history of the country

Burgundy

France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is undoubtedly the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, it produced wine in greater quantities than any other country. Wine is ingrained in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. The diversity of French wines is due, in large part, to the country's wide variety of climates.

Viré Clessé White 2023