Bourgogne Chardonnay Patrice Rion 2023

Together, this husband and wife team created the estate in 1990, at a time when Patrice was still in charge of his family’s domaine (Daniel Rion). He built his own winery in 2000 and created his negociant business, SARL Patrice Rion. Patrice’s reputation was launched in the early 1980s, when he vastly increased the presence of his family domaine on the international market. Research and innovation, both in winemaking and farming – use of screwcaps, farming to increase leaf surface area -- gave him a reputation as an innovator. The 2023 Patrice Rion Bourgogne Blanc opens with bright, inviting aromas of lemon peel, green apple, and white flowers, underscored by a subtle whiff of wet stone and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, it’s vibrant and precise, with crisp acidity that carries flavors of pear, citrus zest, and a gentle touch of creamy lees. There’s a beautiful tension between freshness and finesse, and a clean, mineral-driven finish that lingers longer than you’d expect at this level. A superbly crafted white Burgundy that over-delivers in every way. 30 year-old vines grown on the Hautes Cote de Beaune.