Domaine Bader Mimeur “Dessous les Mues” Chardonnay 2023 – Burgundy, France

This single-vineyard Chardonnay from Bader Mimeur comes from vineyards just south of Chassagne-Montrachet, on calcareous clay soils in classic Côte de Beaune terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed as whole bunches before they ferment spontaneously with natural yeasts. The wine is aged for 12 months in French barrels (15–20% new) and finished with 3 months in steel tanks. The result is a precise and mineral wine with a nice balance between freshness, depth and discreet barrel character.

The 2023 vintage expresses the purity of the grape with great precision. The nose reveals elegant notes of citrus, white flowers, green apples and a slightly toasted undertone from the gentle barrel aging. The taste is dry, focused and mineral, with a nice balance between freshness and complexity. The finish is long, vibrant and characterized by both finesse and depth.

Bader Mimeur works with respect for tradition and terroir, and this is clearly felt in this wine, which stands as a convincing example of classic but modern white Burgundy.