Bourgogne Côte d'Or Les Femelottes

A Chardonnay that shows the spirit of the Côte d'Or in its most accessible form: clear, mineral, and with fine fruit — not an opulent oak wine, but Burgundy in its restrained elegance.

Domaine Caire-Deveze manages vineyards along the Côte d'Or, that narrow limestone ridge that forms the basis for the most famous white wines in the world. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation is the regional entry level of this hierarchy — and that is exactly what makes it interesting: Chardonnay from the same soils as the great Premiers and Grands Crus, without the corresponding price.

In the glass, it shows a bright golden yellow. On the nose, white flowers, lemon zest, and a hint of chalk — that characteristic minerality that the limestone of the Côte d'Or gives to the wine. On the palate, fresh and taut, with a clear line of acidity, a touch of yellow apple, and a clean, dry finish without heaviness.

Best served at 10–12 °C. Pairs with goat cheese, quiche lorraine, pan-fried sea bass, or a simple roast chicken with herb butter — classic bistro cuisine that underscores this style.