Domaine François Mikulski : Bourgogne Chardonnay Côte d'Or 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Bourgogne Chardonnay Côte d'Or 2023 from Domaine François Mikulski

Tasting

Color
The wine shows a bright, clear hue with a faint greenish glint, a sign of careful clarification and youthful freshness.

Nose
The nose opens on an array of almost candied fruit, with impressions of orange, pineapple, rhubarb, apricot, mango and yellow peach intertwined with bergamot, sesame oil and a spice blend reminiscent of ras el hanout, built around cumin, star anise and pepper. With time in the glass, delicate notes of chervil and marjoram emerge, joined by apricot jam, stewed apple, nougat, almond paste, frangipane, pine nut and mountain honey.

Palate
The palate is full, supple and elastic, carried by a thick, ripe coulis of pear and orange. Spices echo the nose with striking intensity, bringing roasted mango with pepper, candied rhubarb with a touch of chili, warm clementine and peppery lemon juice, alongside clove and a bold licorice note. A saline edge, recalling celery salt and sea salt, balances this richness, while the finish reveals a dense, almost mineral character drawn from deep clay soils, with a lingering trail of peppery, spiced citrus zest.

Food and wine pairings

This chardonnay pairs beautifully with warm, richly flavored dishes. It suits seafood such as pan-seared scallops or baked oysters with a citrus-herb cream, as well as fatty fish like turbot or sea bass served with a beurre blanc enriched with citrus and ginger. It also complements white meats and poultry in cream sauce, such as chicken with cream and morel mushrooms, or more delicately spiced dishes like poultry with mild curry and coconut milk.

Serving and cellaring

The Bourgogne Chardonnay Côte d'Or 2023 is best enjoyed with warm dishes, and the estate recommends cellaring the wine for two to three years to allow it to fully open up.

A Bourgogne Côte d'Or Chardonnay with the Depth and Richness of Meursault

The Estate

Domaine François Mikulski is a family-run estate located in Meursault, in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. Established with its first vintage in 1992 by François Mikulski and his wife Marie-Pierre, the estate has grown to nearly nine hectares of vines. François and Marie-Pierre remain at the helm today, while their son-in-law Thomas Boccon is gradually taking on a larger role in managing the property. Known for pursuing authenticity, elegance and purity, the domain has built a strong reputation for precise, mineral-driven white wines rooted in uncertified organic farming.

The Vineyard

The grapes used for this Bourgogne Côte d'Or come from chardonnay vines planted around the village of Meursault, grown on clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. The vines are farmed using uncertified organic practices, with controlled yields aimed at preserving concentration and balance in the fruit. Their proximity to the Meursault appellation gives the wine a depth, richness and aging potential that go beyond what is typically expected from a regional Burgundy.

Winemaking and aging

The Bourgogne Chardonnay Côte d'Or 2023 is vinified using gentle pneumatic pressing followed by thorough settling of the must. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts, unfolding gradually over several months in the cellar. Aging takes place over about twelve months in oak barrels, with a moderate proportion of new wood, before the wine is transferred to tank for an additional four to six months prior to bottling. A final fining step helps refine the aromatics and polish the wine's texture.

Grape Varieties

This wine is made from 100% chardonnay.