Vintage Character Domaine Gilles Gelin Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022 is a Bourgogne Blanc from Burgundy, made entirely from Chardonnay. The 2022 vintage is widely regarded as a successful one in Burgundy: a warm, sunny growing season delivered generous ripeness, while preserving enough freshness to keep whites lively and balanced. Sourced from clay-limestone soils on the Burgundy-Beaujolais border, this origin gives the wine a distinctive mix of ripe orchard fruit, crisp acidity, and a lightly stony, mineral edge that feels classically Burgundian.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, it shows yellow apple, lemon zest, white peach and spring flowers, followed by subtle notes of fresh butter, toasted hazelnut and wet stone. The palate is dry and light- to medium-bodied, with a supple texture, bright acidity and a clean, quietly saline finish that adds precision rather than weight. This is an easy wine to enjoy at the table with roast chicken, grilled sole with lemon butter, or a plate of mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Domaine Gilles Gelin is linked to Domaine des Nugues, a family estate established in 1976 in northern Beaujolais near the Mâconnais, where Gilles Gelin has built a reputation for wines that emphasize clarity and site expression. The estate is noted for sustainable viticulture, including HVE certification, and a measured, low-intervention mindset in both vineyard and cellar. For its Chardonnay, the approach centers on preserving fruit purity and texture, typically through careful harvesting and maturation on fine lees, resulting in a regional Burgundy white that offers authenticity, freshness, and impressive precision for the appellation.