From the southern reaches of the Côte de Beaune, Santenay Blanc 2023 from Domaine Maurice Charleux offers a beautifully balanced expression of Burgundy Chardonnay. Notes of citrus, ripe apple and white peach are complemented by subtle hints of hazelnut and wet stone, leading into a fresh, medium bodied palate with vibrant acidity and a clean, mineral finish. Elegant and approachable, it pairs beautifully with seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes or soft cheeses.

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Santenay, Burgundy – Chardonnay
A fresh, mineral Burgundy Chardonnay: elegant, balanced and food-friendly. Ideal for lovers of classic white Burgundy.

A family-run estate with deep roots in Santenay, focusing on traditional vineyard practices and careful, terroir-driven winemaking. The philosophy is one of restraint and balance, allowing the character of the vineyard to shine through. The wines are known for their authenticity, purity and excellent representation of the Côte de Beaune.

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

Burgundy - in eastern France, is one of the world’s most revered wine regions, celebrated for its deep-rooted history, complex terroirs, and single-varietal expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Unlike Bordeaux's grand blends, Burgundy focuses on purity and place, with wines that reflect the nuances of individual vineyards—sometimes just a few rows of vines. The region is divided into key subregions: Chablis in the north (crisp, mineral whites), the Côte de Nuits (prestigious reds like Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée), the Côte de Beaune (home to legendary whites like Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet), as well as the Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. With a mosaic of limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate, Burgundy produces wines of finesse, elegance, and remarkable aging potential. Its system of classifications—from regional to village, premier cru, and grand cru—is rooted in centuries of tradition and terroir-driven philosophy.