2022 Ladoix Blanc 1er Cru Les Gréchons, Domaine Chevalier

• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy, mineral-driven with oak richness
• Taste: Salted lemon, honeysuckle, hazelnut, honey and vanilla notes
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, poultry, oily fish, pasta and risotto
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, chill to 10–12°C, drink now or age 5–7 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A luminous pale lemon introduces salted lemon, honeysuckle and hazelnut aromas layered with the minerality that marks true Côte de Beaune quality. The palate is full and taut simultaneously, carrying intense fruit character through to a lingering, lively finish. Oak — honey and vanilla notes woven through — never dominates; the wine's structure and freshness remain paramount. At 13.5% ABV with crisp acidity, this rewards patience in the glass.

The Winery — Domaine Chevalier

Established in 1850 and now led by winemaker Chloé Chevalier, this family estate spans 15 hectares on south-easterly facing chalky-clay soils in Ladoix, right on the doorstep of Aloxe-Corton in the north of the Côte de Beaune. The 25-year-old vines of the Les Gréchons vineyard have developed remarkable depth. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy delivered generous yields and vibrant acidity in fruit picked at perfect ripeness — a combination that sings here. Six to twelve weeks of fermentation in French oak (30% new) followed by eleven months in barrel built the layered texture. This wine is vegetarian.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this with buttered sole, a creamy mushroom risotto, or ripe Comté. The balance between richness and precision makes it a natural match for shellfish, white fish, poultry, oily fish, and pasta dishes. It will age gracefully for another five to seven years, though it's drinking beautifully now. If this expression of Chardonnay appeals, explore our broader Whites with Oak selection, or browse the rest of our France collection for similar depth and precision.