Vintage Character In the historic Beaune appellation, the low-yielding 2021 vintage of Domaine Darviot-Perrin Beaune 'Les Longbois' showcases exceptional purity. Severe spring frosts and a cool growing season drastically reduced crop levels across the Côte de Beaune, resulting in a late-harvested crop with remarkable natural acidity and concentrated flavors. The grapes are sourced from "Les Longbois," a high-altitude lieu-dit characterized by stony clay-limestone soils and cool breezes from the adjacent ancient forests, which bestow a profound mineral tension and structural elegance upon this village-level Chardonnay.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This exquisite white opens with vibrant aromas of crisp green apple, Meyer lemon peel, and white blossoms, beautifully framed by hints of toasted hazelnut and flinty matchstick reduction. The medium-bodied palate delivers bracing high acidity balanced by a textured, creamy mid-palate and a long, saline finish. It pairs beautifully with pan-seared sea scallops in a citrus butter sauce or classic French roasted tarragon chicken.
Winery Background Established by Didier Darviot and Geneviève Perrin, Domaine Darviot-Perrin is a cult Burgundy producer celebrated for its meticulous vineyard management and preservation of old vines. Today, winemaker Pierre-Jean Darviot continues this rigorous legacy, employing organic practices and strict yield control in the vineyards. By utilizing traditional, low-intervention vinification and extended aging on the fine lees, the estate crafts profoundly concentrated, terroir-driven whites that represent the absolute pinnacle of artisanal Burgundian winemaking.