Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy Les Vergers 1er Cru Chassagne-Montrachet Burgundy 2023

Absolutely mouth-watering Chardonnay! Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy neatly sums up what we love about white Burgundy: artisanal tradition, respectful familial bonds to the land, and bright, delicious fruit flavors tinged with minerality. For decades now, most of their gorgeous wines have been snapped up by eager locals in Burgundy (and they’re a tough sell), but ACME acquired a tiny amount that made it to our shores. Try a bottle for yourself to see why, for Chardonnay, it really doesn’t get any better than this!

Winemaker Fabrice Bouard and his wife Carinne Bonnefoy sustainably farm just twenty acres of coveted vines in Chassagne-Montrachet that have been in her family for four generations. Fabrice’s first career was as a bodyguard for French dignitaries, and he is equally protective of the quality of the fruit he cultivates. Upon arrival to their cellar, the Chardonnay grapes are gently crushed and then lightly pressed in a time-worn upright wooden press inherited from Claire’s grandparents. For all their white wines, native yeast kicks off the juice’s fermentation in a mixture of older barrels and 20% new wood for a perfect balance with each vintage.

Perched at the crest of an undulating slope, you’ll find Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy’s Premier Cru ‘Vergers’ vineyard. With its younger vines, the fruit delivers an energetic yet profound white Burgundy with notes of crushed stones and yellow fruits. Aromas of freshly cut pineapple and light baking spices precede an expressive, juicy palate with a mineral core. Acquire a bottle today, as this rare gem could be gone tomorrow!