Patrick Miolane
Saint Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois 2023
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Aubin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | This cuvée is aged entirely in barrels for 12 months. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Chardonnay from AOC Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Le Charmois 2023
- Natural vinification: gentle pressing and slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Barrel ageing: 12 months exclusively in wood for complex structure and longevity
- Sensory profile: ripe white fruit, notes of candied fruit and a toasted finish
- Terroir and serving: stony limestone soil, south-east exposure; serving temperature 10-12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Saint Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois, crafted by Patrick Miolane, is a refined white wine from Burgundy. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, it displays a brilliant golden yellow colour. On the nose, it reveals clear notes of ripe white and yellow fruits. On the palate, it is powerful and enveloping, enriched by nuances of candied fruit. Its solid structure leads to a persistent and complex finish, enhanced by a delicate toasted touch.
Where it comes from
This Saint-Aubin 1er Cru originates in Burgundy from a vineyard overlooking the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. The south-east exposure ensures ideal sunlight, while the limestone and stony soil imparts a pronounced mineral character. The Patrick Miolane estate is managed using strict organic and sustainable practices, aiming to protect the vitality of the soil and to express the most authentic nuances of the terroir in the glass.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual harvesting and a rigorous selection on sorting tables to remove any impurities. This is followed by a gentle pressing to avoid oxidation, while the natural and slow fermentation is activated solely by indigenous yeasts. Ageing takes place entirely in barrels for twelve months, shaping the texture of a very long-lived wine, capable of evolving positively for many years.
History and Curiosities
This exquisite pure Chardonnay originates in Burgundy, from a limestone and stony vineyard facing south-east that overlooks the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Domaine Patrick Miolane cultivates the grapes using organic and sustainable practices, carrying out a meticulous manual harvest. The slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by twelve months of ageing in barrel, enhances the authentic minerality of the terroir. The result is a wine with a brilliant golden colour, capable of offering an enveloping sip and a refined toasted finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Operations are run by Patrick, a larger-than-life character who loves a good joke, and his dynamic, forward-looking daughter, Barbara. They make a perfect pair, each responsible for their own sphere of activity: Dad looks after the vineyard; Barbara is in charge of the wine-making and marketing.
The estate produces fourteen Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet appellations, including premier cru, villages and regional wines. The whites very much reflect the local growing conditions (the terroir), in particular the mineral quality of the soil. Where reds are concerned, the estate boasts a number of pinot noir wines which are aged for a long time and allowed to mature slowly. They are rich in red-berry-fruit flavours, with finely structured tannins.
Patrick and Barbara Miolane sell to private individuals and welcome visitors keen to taste their wines, by appointment. Read more
| Name | Domaine Patrick Miolane Saint Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Saint-Aubin AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Patrick Miolane |
| Story | History and Curiosities This exquisite pure Chardonnay originates in Burgundy, from a limestone and stony vineyard facing south-east that overlooks the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Domaine Patrick Miolane cultivates the grapes using organic and sustainable practices, carrying out a meticulous manual harvest. The slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by twelve months of ageing in barrel, enhances the authentic minerality of the terroir. The result is a wine with a brilliant golden colour, capable of offering an enveloping sip and a refined toasted finish. |
| Origin | The vineyard overlooks the village of Chassagne-Montrachet |
| Climate | South-east facing |
| Soil composition | Stony calcareous soil |
| Production technique | Gentle pressing at low pressure; natural and slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing entirely in barrels for 12 months |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing at low pressure to prevent oxidation; slow natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | This cuvée is aged entirely in barrels for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |