Bourgogne Blanc 2022, Joseph Deshaires (Domaine du Château de Beauregard)

Pure, crisp, and crystalline — the quintessential expression of Mâconnais Chardonnay. The Bourgogne Blanc 2022 by Joseph Deshaires (Domaine du Château de Beauregard) is a textbook example of how brilliantly Chardonnay thrives on the chalky, limestone slopes of southern Burgundy’s Mâconnais. Crafted by the historic Maison Joseph Burrier, a family estate active in the region for over five centuries, 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, concentration, pure fruit, and silky 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, silky mouthfeel derived from fine lees contact (sur lies). The finish is remarkably fresh, uplifting, and persistent, dominated by expressive lemon zest, grapefruit, and refined mineral drive.

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 overseen by Frédéric Marc Burrier. Aged for 6 months on its fine lees (sur lies) split between stainless steel tanks (for fruit purity and freshness) and larger 350-liter oak casks (for structural depth and subtle complexity).
• 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 mineral 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 Blanc 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 & Domaine du Château de Beauregard

Maison Joseph Burrier continues the legacy of a family rooted in southern Burgundy's vineyards for over five centuries. 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. Today, under the leadership of Frédéric Marc Burrier, the house remains a benchmark in the Mâconnais, crafting authentic, elegant white Burgundies of remarkable balance and quality.