Les Fortunés 2022, Maison Chanzy, Bouzeron

This wine is a synthesis of finesse and freshness that is enhanced by the fruitiness that Chardonnay can bring.

It pairs well with fish dishes in a white sauce or shellfish. It adapts very well to cooked cheeses such as Comté.

Maison Chanzy is a highly respected Burgundian producer, their wines are a classical demonstration of premium vineyard sites in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.

Their range has been carefully engineered by winemaker Max Blondelle, whose primary task is to create wines that eloquently communicate their respective terroir, whilst remaining hands-off in his approach. As such, Chanzy are one of the few Burgundy producers to achieve Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3; the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France.

Grapes receive slow and gentle pressing and then fermentation in 350l barrels and in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Matured in barrel and then five months of ageing in stainless steel vats before bottling.