Vintage Character From the regional Bourgogne appellation, the 2021 Domaine Darviot-Perrin Bourgogne 'Les Magnys' showcases the unique character of its exceptional terroir. The challenging 2021 vintage, marked by severe spring frosts, yielded a scarce crop of high-tension wines that will benefit from decanting to fully open. Located entirely within the commune of Meursault, the "Les Magnys" lieu-dit features clay-limestone soils and old vines planted in 1988, lending this regional wine a distinctively Meursault-like weight and chalky minerality.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This dry white wine opens with vibrant aromas of crisp green apple, lemon zest, and white flowers, underpinned by secondary notes of fresh butter and crushed almonds. On the palate, it exhibits a medium body with medium-high acidity and a textured, mineral-driven finish reminiscent of crushed limestone. Pair this elegant Chardonnay with pan-seared sea scallops in lemon butter, roasted guinea fowl, or a classic Cantonese steamed grouper with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background Domaine Darviot-Perrin was established by Didier Darviot and Geneviève Perrin, with Didier famously mentored by the legendary Pierre Morey. Today, winemaker Pierre-Jean Darviot champions this heritage, utilizing old vines and low-yield management in their Meursault and Volnay plots. Through minimal intervention and long, unhurried barrel aging, the family crafts exceptionally pure, concentrated, and benchmark-worthy Burgundies.