Vintage Character The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc 'Nouroy' from Heresztyn-Mazzini comes from an unusually forward season at the domaine. Late pruning held back budburst when cold returned in early April, and the vines largely escaped frost damage. Warmth from mid-April drove rapid growth; flowering arrived at the end of May, about two weeks ahead of average. Summer heat and water scarcity then made the timing of picking important, and the estate started harvest on 5 September. These events give the 2022 white ripe fruit and texture, balanced by the freshness the early pruning helped protect.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This is Chardonnay from the Bourgogne appellation, from the Nouroy site. Its appeal lies in a white Burgundy balance of orchard fruit, citrus and a measured, savoury finish, at 13.5% alcohol. Apple, pear and lemon are the flavour reference points; the wine is rounder in the middle than a leaner year, while acidity keeps the finish alert, and fine lees add a little texture. Pour it with roast chicken, butter-poached fish or a simple mushroom tart. Food with a little richness meets the wine's texture, and the citrus side keeps the pairing light. Serve cool but not icy, at about 10 to 12 degrees.
Winery Background Florence Heresztyn and Simon Mazzini farm a compact estate of roughly six hectares centred on Gevrey-Chambertin, with additional vines in Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny. The name La Nouroy links this regional white to its Gevrey-area origins. The producer's season-by-season account documents the late pruning, early flowering and September start of harvest, and the domaine works with organic cultivation and close attention to each vintage. That combination of place and season gives this Bourgogne Chardonnay its particular identity.