Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022, Joseph Deshaires (Maison Joseph Burrier)

Pure, crisp, and crystalline — the quintessential expression of Mâconnais Chardonnay. The Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 by Joseph Deshaires is a textbook example of how brilliantly Chardonnay thrives on the chalky, limestone slopes of southern Burgundy’s Mâconnais. Crafted by the historic Joseph Burrier family (famed for Château de Beauregard), this cuvée merges generations of terroir expertise with a natural, low-intervention winemaking ethos. The result is a vibrant, mineral-driven white Burgundy boasting freshness, pure fruit, and inviting elegance.

In the glass, it displays a bright, light golden-yellow color with luminous highlights. The nose opens gracefully with delicate aromas of white flowers, acacia blossom, juicy ripe pear, and a subtle, smoky mineral hint. On the palate, the wine feels pure, precise, and finely chiselled: ripe orchard fruit merges with a supple mouthfeel derived from fine lees contact (sur lies). The finish is remarkably fresh, uplifting, and persistent, dominated by expressive lemon zest, grapefruit, and crisp minerality.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: 100% Chardonnay sourced from carefully selected, sunny slopes with chalk- and limestone-rich soils across prime Mâconnais terroirs.
• Winemaking & Ageing: Slow, gentle pressing at optimal ripeness. Natural, low-intervention fermentation. Aged for 6 months on its fine lees (sur lies) split between stainless steel tanks (for fruit purity) and larger 350-liter oak casks (for textural depth).
• Sustainability: Mindful viticulture practiced with minimal cellar intervention to maximize varietal and terroir expression.
• Tasting Profile: Pure, crisp, chiselled, and invigorating. Notes of white blossom, acacia, ripe pear, soft smoke, lemon zest, and a vibrant grapefruit finish.
• Ageing Potential: Best enjoyed in its energetic youth, 1 to 3 years after bottling, when its fruit intensity and mineral drive are at their peak.

Food Pairing

• Aperitif & Light Starters: An outstanding aperitif wine due to its refreshing acidity and pure, uplifting fruit profile.
• Fish & Seafood: Outstanding alongside raw oysters, fresh seafood platters, pan-seared white fish, langoustines, and seared sea scallops (coquilles Saint-Jacques).
• Poultry & White Meat: Excellent match for roasted chicken, turkey breast, veal cutlets, or pork tenderloin in delicate sauces.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served chilled between 8°C and 12°C in convenient crystal glasses to allow its floral aromatics and citrus finish to expand.

The Terroir of the Mâconnais Slopes

The grapes for this Bourgogne Chardonnay originate from chalky hillside parcels surrounding Fuissé and the broader Mâconnais region. These limestone-dominated subsoils endow Chardonnay with signature mineral tension and crisp citrus acidity, while the warm southern climate promotes optimal fruit ripeness characterized by notes of pear and acacia blossom.

About Joseph Deshaires / Maison Joseph Burrier

Dating back to 1945, brothers Joseph and Georges Burrier (proprietors of Château de Beauregard in Fuissé) established a winemaking operation to vinify grapes purchased from exceptional local growers. Under the Joseph Deshaires label, the Burrier family continues this legacy. Leveraging their intimate knowledge of Mâconnais terroirs, they select top-tier fruit to craft authentic, elegant white Burgundies of outstanding quality.