The history of Labouré-Roi is closely linked to that of Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of the iconic Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1832, Labouré-Roi is today one of the most respected names in Burgundy.

These historical roots in the heart of one of the most fragmented and exacting wine-producing regions in the world have shaped a philosophy focused on excellence and discovery. For nearly 200 years, Labouré-Roi has enabled wine lovers from all over the world to access the prestigious appellations of these legendary vineyards.

COTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS
PRINCESSE MAUDITE 2022

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2022   2023  

100% Chardonnay.

Colour: Pale gold with clear and brilliant emerald green reflections.

Nose: Fruity and fresh, with notes of citrus and yellow fruits.

Palate: The mouth is full of roundness and freshness, with very delicate fruity flavours.

To be served simply as an aperitif or with a salad of avocados, poultry, a butter fish, onigiri, stuffed calamari, a dish of mussels, an omelette with bacon, pasta or a good pizza lightly seasoned.

Serve at a temperature of 12-14°C. (54-57°F.).

To taste now but also keeps very well for 3 years.

The Coteaux Bourguignons covers the same ground as that of the appellation for Burgundy. It covers 384 communes in the Yonne, Côte d’Or, Saône et Loire and Rhône départements. It begins in the Chablis and Auxerrois region in the north, stretching south to the Macon area through Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonaise. The harvest for the Coteaux Bourguignons White represents around 20,000 hectolitres covering 350 hectares.

Our grapes come from the Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and the north of the Mâconnais. Hand-picked from vineyards with south-east and south-facing slopes, at altitudes of between 250 and 600 metres, on soils made up of clay and marl with granitic touches.

The grapes are first sorted and then pressed when they arrive at the winery. The musts are settled and then vinified in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats using selected yeasts. The vinification temperature is between 16° and 18°C, allowing optimum extraction of the wine's aromatic potential.

The wine is then matured in stainless steel vats on its lees for 6 to 8 months. Malolactic fermentation is complete, making the wine more supple.

From November 2021 to January 2022, there was abundant rain, followed by cool months in February and March, which delayed budding and prevented frost. May was particularly warm, favouring good flowering, but June was marked by hot mornings and violent thunderstorms in the afternoon. In July, intense heat led to water stress, slowing down the ripening of the vines, depending on the plot.

Work in the vines influenced the results, with some plots producing an excellent vintage, while others suffered from dehydration. Most of the harvest began at the beginning of September, with beneficial rain falling at the end of the day or at night, allowing the grapes to offer a good balance between sugar content and acidity.

Harvesting finished in mid-September, with production close to normal despite variable volumes. The 2022 wines have notes of ripe fruit, while retaining their freshness.  They are generous and well-balanced.