Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2023
Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2023
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- White Still
- Chardonnay
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Optimal drinking window: 2026 - 2032
Domaine Tollot-Beaut's Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc offers a glimpse into their house style without the village-level price tag. This 2023 shows the domaine's careful touch with Chardonnay, balancing fruit purity with judicious oak handling across their Côte d'Or holdings.
We find this an excellent entry point into the Tollot-Beaut approach: clean, mineral-driven, and built around orchard fruit rather than tropical exuberance.
Currently showing primary fruit character with well-integrated oak, this 2023 is drinking beautifully now but will reward short-term cellaring. Over the next 12-18 months, expect the oak to marry more completely with the fruit, while subtle secondary notes of brioche and honey begin to emerge. The wine should reach its peak between 2028-2032, when primary fruit and secondary complexity achieve perfect balance.
Tasting Notes
AppearancePale gold with green highlights and excellent clarity.
NoseGreen apple and pear lead, followed by subtle vanilla oak and wet limestone. There's a clean, mineral thread running through the fruit that speaks to careful handling. Light honeyed nuances emerge with air.
PalateMedium-bodied with excellent balance between fruit and acidity. The oak integration is seamless, supporting rather than dominating the orchard fruit core. Mineral tension builds through the mid-palate, adding structure without heaviness.
FinishClean and persistent with chalky minerality and a hint of citrus zest.
Overall impressionA well-crafted white Burgundy that delivers classic character at an accessible level.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this style of Chardonnay pairs naturally with the region's river fish, particularly pike-perch from the Saône served with beurre blanc. Local chefs would match it with escargots de Bourgogne, where the wine's acidity cuts through the garlic butter, or with a classic coq au vin blanc. The wine also complements Chaource cheese, whose creamy texture and slight tang echo the wine's balance of richness and freshness.
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Serve at 10-12°C in a medium-sized white wine glass to allow the aromatics to develop. No decanting required, but the wine benefits from 15-20 minutes in the glass to open up fully. If serving from the cellar, bring it up slowly to avoid temperature shock that might mute the delicate mineral expression.
This Bourgogne Côte d'Or blanc draws from various parcels across the Tollot-Beaut holdings on both côtes. The vineyards sit on the classic Burgundian mix of limestone and marl, with varying exposures that contribute complexity to the blend. The Côte d'Or's continental climate, with warm days and cool nights, preserves the natural acidity that gives this wine its backbone and ageing potential.
Bourgogne Côte d'Or is a relatively new appellation created in 2017, allowing producers to blend fruit from both Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits under one label. This gives winemakers more flexibility than the basic Bourgogne AOC while maintaining the prestige associated with the Côte d'Or name. The wines must come exclusively from the golden slopes, not the broader Burgundy region, ensuring a higher baseline quality than entry-level Bourgogne.
The 2023 growing season in Burgundy unfolded like a cautionary tale about climate change, then pulled off a last-minute redemption that left everyone rather stunned. After a warm, early spring pushed budbreak ahead of schedule, the vines endured a thoroughly miserable summer of persistent rain and cool temperatures that had growers muttering darkly about rot and dilution. Just when things looked dire, September arrived with glorious sunshine and dry winds that concentrated the fruit and saved the harvest—though not without some frantic sorting in the cellars.
What emerged from this meteorological rollercoaster are wines that wear their vintage on their sleeve: Pinot Noirs with bright, singing acidity and red fruit that feels almost crystalline in its purity, whilst the Chardonnays show remarkable tension and mineral drive. The reds are drinking beautifully now if you fancy immediate pleasure, but we suspect the better villages and premiers crus will reward patience over the next decade. It's not a powerhouse vintage, but there's something genuinely charming about these wines—they remind us why we fell for Burgundy in the first place.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Clean and mineral-driven with green apple and pear flavours, subtle oak spice, and bright acidity that keeps it fresh.
When should I drink this wine?
It's drinking well now but will develop more complexity over the next 3-4 years, peaking around 2028-2030.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Excellent with fish in cream sauces, roast chicken, or soft cheeses. The acidity makes it perfect for rich, buttery dishes.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve lightly chilled at 10-12°C in a proper white wine glass. No need to decant, but let it warm slightly in the glass.
How does this compare to village-level white Burgundy?
It offers genuine Côte d'Or character at a more accessible price, though without the site-specific complexity of village appellations.
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