François Carillon, Chardonnay Vin de France, Burgundy, France 2021 women-winemaker These include Clendenen’s own vineyards

These include Clendenen’s own vineyards

specifically avoiding the Bordelaise varieties that he says almost everyone in the region uses today

Picpoul and Clairette are then blended together

pineapple and peach

the Chave family (currently helmed by Gérard and son Jean-Louis) represents 16 generations of unbroken lineage committed to the production of some of the finest Syrah

François Carillon, Chardonnay Vin de France, Burgundy, France 2021 women-winemaker These include Clendenen’s own vineyardsA pure Chardonnay nose with a bit of vanilla bean. On the palate, very creamy like ice cream, quite pungent and round at the same time. Shows nice mineral and floral elements, some sweet and sour and some grapefruit flavors. A very lively finish excellent for a Bourgogne Blanc.