2021 Domaine Philippe Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay Philippe Chavy The single cuvée for which

The single cuvée for which we do not employ some part whole cluster fermentation so as to not exaggerate the tannic structure

terraced hills

the vines were frequently topped

followed by normal weather

2021 Domaine Philippe Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay Philippe Chavy The single cuvée for whichPhilippe, who is a cousin of Alain and Jean Louis, runs his domaine of 6ha less than it used to be after some leases expired from most unprepossessing looking premises, a long shed that looks as if it would be more at home in a light industrial zone. So I was not expecting too much when I tasted there for the first time in February 2021. I was mistaken! Philippes first vinification was in 1990, taken over entirely from his father in 2002. He is not