Famille Cordier


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BOURGOGNE BLANC JEAN DE LA VIGNE 2021
Organic
Bottle Shot

With Bourgogne wines continuing to skyrocket in price Christophe’s offers simply superb value, much to do with him owning great plots bordering Fuisse and not at the mercy of growers. He’s also streamlined vinification via technology (see later). Sourced from 25 year old estate vineyards close to Pouilly Loche. Schist soils, average yields of 35 hcl/hct.

Hand picked then the majority fermented exclusively in 3800ltr wooden vats. What’s special about these vats is that the Battonage (lees stirring, a key element to adding texture in Chardonnay) is achieved using Christophe’s state of the art automated battonage ‘propellers’ at the bottom of the Foudre. They are exactly as they sound, a propeller that Christophe can be programmed specific to each vat/vintage. Cordier was the first to source these vats in Burgundy, which were generally used in Champagne. Post primary and malolactic fermentation the wine sees 9 months in these same 3500ltr wood vats. The remaining 30% of the cuvee is fermented in seasoned 500ltr barrels and added in the blend after aging.

“Moderate golden color. Touches of the exotic, phenolic and petrol characters can be found on the white fleshed fruit aromas. The exceptionally rich, even opulent, flavors possess reasonably good energy while exhibiting acceptable depth and persistence. I would describe this as somewhat atypical in style but interesting, nonetheless” – Burghound