Edouard Delaunay Chardonnay Burgundy September 2022

Edouard Delaunay – Bourgogne Chardonnay “September” 2022
🇫🇷 France – Burgundy AOC

Grape:

100% Chardonnay – the iconic white grape from Burgundy, known for its purity, freshness and ability to reflect soil and climate.

Producer:

Edouard Delaunay is a traditional Burgundy house, re-established with great success and a focus on quality. The “Septembre” series is created as a tribute to the harvest month and reflects the style of the house in an accessible and harmonious form.

Class of 2022:

A warm and sunny vintage with great ripeness in the grapes and well-balanced acidity – perfect for Chardonnay with both fruit and minerality.

Fragrance:

Fresh citrus, green apples and white flowers

A touch of pear, melon and light hazelnut

Mineral undertone with subtle vanilla from the cask

Taste:

Lively and precise acidity

Balanced mouthfeel with creamy texture

Flavors of citrus fruit, yellow stone fruit and light spice

Elegant finish with freshness and finesse

Storage:

Partially aged in oak barrels, of which only a small proportion are new

This provides structure and depth without overpowering the fruit.

Facts:

Alcohol: 12.5%

Appellation: Bourgogne AOC (regional wine)

Style: Elegant, clean and classic Burgundy-Chardonnay

Food match:

Perfect for seafood, fish, poultry, risotto or cheeses like comté and brie

Also great solo on a warm summer evening

In short:

“Septembre” 2022 is a classic and charming Burgundy Chardonnay with freshness, light barrel character and mineral balance. A wine that can be enjoyed young and impresses at the table – ideal as an introduction to high-quality white Burgundy.