Grand Siècle itération N°23

Grand Siècle Iteration N°23 draws on the 2006, 2004 and 2002 vintages. Chardonnay makes up the larger part at 55 per cent, with Pinot Noir completing the blend, and the grapes come exclusively from grands crus. The cuvée ages for fourteen years in the cellar, a long road before release. The slender, curving bottle recalls the glassmakers' craft of the 17th century and the age of the Sun King.

The aromatic profile is bright and gently sweet: candied citrus, summer flowers and honey. The attack on the palate is soft, and the wine envelops with a silky texture. On the finish, the freshness of the candied citrus notes brings tension and length. Enjoy it at 12 °C in a tulip glass or a wide white wine glass. It accompanies refined dishes such as scallops, pike-perch in beurre blanc or poultry with a light sauce, and it can also be drunk on its own as the high point of the evening.