Remoissenet is the contemporary king of limited-production, devastatingly opulent white Burgundy. Their Chardonnays from Chablis are racy and rich at the same time. We locked in on the last of their “Bougros” Grand Cru stateside so you’ll be hard-pressed to find this hedonistic gem in the marketplace. 

 It’s a deal when you compare it to currently released Grand Cru White Burgundies that easily start at $150.00 to $500.00 per bottle. To be candid, most newly released 1er Cru Burgundy from Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet are priced above today’s offering.

Remoissenet is a historic landmark in the Burgundy “hub” town of Beaune, known for its labyrinth of caves snaking beneath the cobblestone streets. But Beaune is merely base camp for this itinerant négociant house, which has left no stone unturned in its search for the greatest—and most sustainably farmed—raw material for its expansive range of wines. So, while you might immediately associate Remoissenet with Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet and the like, Chablis is by no means off-limits, and they do it exceptionally well. This Grand Cru “Bougros,” is a brilliant testament to Remoissenet’s ever-rising star. This is chiseled, radiant Burgundian Chardonnay with a finish that seems to go on forever. This is the blue-chip white you need in your cellar. 

In the glass, it’s a shimmering yellow-gold moving to green highlights at the rim, with perfumed aromas of white peach, green and yellow apple, lemon blossom, yogurt, chopped almonds, white flowers, and rain-soaked stones. Medium-plus in body, with good concentration on the mid-palate, it pulses with the kind of energy and tension Chablis is famous for. It is delicious to drink now, especially if you decant it 30 minutes before serving, but its Grand Cru pedigree shines through—feel free to lay one down for 10 years or more and it will deliver. Santé!