Coulanges la vineuse, Cuvee Prestige Blanc 2020, Jean Luc Houblin

🇬🇧 White Burgundy from Paris’s backyard? Discover Coulanges-la-Vineuse by Domaine Houblin-Vernin!

Tucked between Chablis and Beaune lies one of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets: Coulanges-la-Vineuse, just south of Auxerre. This white Burgundy from Domaine Houblin-Vernin may not bear the names Meursault or Puligny – but it sure plays in the same league. Rich, sun-drenched and elegant, yet with a friendly price tag. 🍑🍋

✨ Rounded, oak-aged & irresistibly Burgundian
This wine opens with an inviting bouquet of honeysuckle, iodine, pear, quince, ripe peach, and a hint of honey. As it warms in the glass, secondary aromas emerge: brioche, vanilla, and baked apple – a nod to the year spent in French oak barrels (mix of new to 5-year-old wood).

On the palate, it's fleshy and full, yet finely balanced – with exotic fruit notes like mango and pineapple, rounded out by a generous but well-integrated oak touch. The texture is creamy, the finish buttery yet fresh, and laced with a slight salinity that brings length and finesse.

🌿 What makes this wine stand out
🍇 100% Chardonnay from old vines
🪵 Aged 12 months in French oak – mix of new and used barrels
⛰️ Grown on limestone, clay and marl at 155–310m elevation
📍 From Coulanges-la-Vineuse, in the northern Burgundy Auxerrois
🏆 Winner of the Young Talents Trophy (under 40 winemakers)
🌱 HVE-certified since 2019

🍽️ Food Pairing: Burgundy with structure
This wine shines with:

• 🧀 Creamy cheeses or cured meats
• 🐟 White fish dishes or grilled scallops
• 🥗 Rich summer salads or gourmet starters
• ❄️ Serve slightly chilled (12–14°C) to reveal its full potential

🏡 About Domaine Houblin-Vernin
Just two hours from Paris, Domaine Houblin-Vernin sits quietly in Coulanges-la-Vineuse. Founded in 1988 by Jean-Luc Houblin with only 1.5 hectares, the estate now spans 35 hectares. In 2022, young talent Valentin Vernin took over and quickly made his mark.

Awarded the Young Talents Trophy, Valentin crafts wines that are both mineral and rich – a rare combination. Modest in name, bold in expression. This is Burgundy at its most surprising – and most drinkable.

✅ In summary:
🍯 Rich, oak-aged white Burgundy with buttery finesse
📍 From Coulanges-la-Vineuse, in the Auxerrois (north Burgundy)
🍇 100% Chardonnay from old limestone-rich vines
🏆 Award-winning young winemaker & HVE certified
🛒 Exclusively available at bourgognewijn.shop

A hidden gem just outside Paris – discover how elegance and approachability come together in this stunning Burgundy. 💫🍷