Viré-Clessé 2022, Domaine de Naisse

🇬🇧 Looking for a gourmet white Burgundy? Discover the power of Viré-Clessé 2022 from Domaine de Naisse!

If you're searching for a white Burgundy that offers more than just freshness, look no further than the Viré-Clessé 2022 from Domaine de Naisse. This expressive and food-friendly Chardonnay from southern Burgundy shows just how exciting and complex the Viré-Clessé appellation can be. With its old vines, rich soils, and an outstanding vintage, this wine perfectly balances freshness with depth – enhanced by a subtle touch of oak. 🍋🍑🍯

✨ Fresh, rich, and beautifully balanced
In the glass, this Chardonnay glows a brilliant gold. On the nose, it offers a lush bouquet of peach, citrus zest, pear, and hints of honeysuckle. Gentle aromas of hazelnut, brioche, and a whisper of smokiness emerge, thanks to partial oak ageing.

On the palate, the wine is round and mouth-filling, yet remains lively and elegant. Expect a creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity and a subtle salty edge. The oak is beautifully integrated, adding structure without dominating the fruit. The long finish lingers with flavours of ripe yellow fruit, lightly toasted nuts, and a mineral touch.

This wine has a gourmet soul – elegant enough for delicate dishes, yet full-bodied enough to stand next to creamy sauces and grilled meats. Think Meursault, with a sunny Mâcon twist.

🌿 What makes this wine stand out
🍇 100% Chardonnay from old vines (up to 90 years)
🛢️ Aged 50% in stainless steel, 50% in oak barrels
⛰️ Terroir: clay-limestone soils on a south-facing plateau
📍 From Viré-Clessé, a rising star in the southern Mâconnais
☀️ High-elevation vineyards (ca. 280 m) with abundant sunshine
🍷 Outstanding 2022 vintage – ripe, generous, yet fresh

🍽️ Food Pairing: Burgundy at its culinary best
This wine pairs beautifully with:

• 🐟 Grilled fish, halibut, sea bass, or scallops
• 🍗 Chicken in cream sauce, veal or risotto
• 🥗 Vegetarian dishes with roasted vegetables or umami flavours
• 🧀 Creamy cheeses like Brie, Chaource or Comté
• ❄️ Serve slightly chilled at 12–14°C for best balance

🏡 About Domaine de Naisse
Located in Laizé, the sunniest corner of the Mâconnais, Domaine de Naisse is a family-run estate with 20 hectares of vineyards. Founded in 1980 by Guy Béranger, it's now run by his daughter Élodie and her husband Christophe Brenot.

Their vineyards sit on a limestone plateau overlooking the hills of the southern Mâconnais. Thanks to the rich soils and generous sunlight, their wines offer a signature style: rich, pure and mineral, with great ageing potential. The Viré-Clessé is their crown jewel – a wine that embodies their philosophy of precision, terroir and soul.

✅ In summary:
🍋 Gourmet Chardonnay with ripeness and refined oak
🌿 Grown on limestone-rich soils in sunny southern Burgundy
🛢️ Partially barrel-fermented for added complexity
📍 From top terroir Viré-Clessé in the Mâconnais
🛒 Exclusively available at bourgognewijn.shop

A must-have for Burgundy lovers who appreciate both richness and finesse. Add this Viré-Clessé 2022 to your collection and taste the elegance of true southern terroir. 🍷💫