Domaine de la Cras, Coteaux de Dijon Blanc 1,5 L 2022

Domaine de la Cras Coteaux de Dijon Blanc 2022 in magnum format showcases a fresh, mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay from the northern fringes of Burgundy. This 1.5 L bottling highlights the precision and energy that have made Domaine de la Cras one of the most exciting names near Dijon. It’s a refined white Burgundy that marries tension, texture and purity, ideal for both the dinner table and the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the Coteaux de Dijon Blanc 2022 is pale straw with green highlights, signaling its youth and vibrancy. The nose is expressive yet elegant, with notes of lemon zest, ripe green apple and pear, layered with white flowers, crushed stone, delicate hazelnut and a hint of fresh butter from careful élevage. On the palate, the wine is precise and linear, with a bright core of citrus and orchard fruit framed by chalky minerality. The texture is both silky and taut, offering a fine balance between ripeness and refreshing acidity. Subtle nuances of almond, brioche and saline notes emerge with air, adding depth and Burgundy typicity. In magnum format, this 2022 has excellent aging potential: it will drink beautifully now for its tension and freshness, but should develop more complexity and roundness over 5–10 years, depending on cellar conditions.

Production
The Coteaux de Dijon vineyards sit on limestone-rich soils just outside the city of Dijon, at the northern gateway to Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Here, cooler temperatures and stony slopes favor Chardonnay with lift, finesse and pronounced mineral character. Domaine de la Cras is farmed organically, with strong biodynamic influences, and harvesting is typically done by hand to ensure optimal selection of bunches. In the cellar, the philosophy is minimal intervention: gentle pressing, natural fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and aging in a combination of tanks and carefully chosen barrels (often with a restrained use of new oak) to preserve purity and terroir transparency. The result is a finely etched, terroir-driven white that clearly reflects its cool-climate origin.

Food & Serving
This Coteaux de Dijon Blanc 2022 is a versatile partner at the table and shines with refined yet flavorful dishes. Think oysters, langoustines, grilled sea bass, scallops in a light beurre blanc, or simply roast chicken with herbs. It also pairs beautifully with goat’s cheese, young Comté, or vegetable dishes featuring asparagus, fennel or leeks. Serve at 10–12 °C to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. In magnum, a brief decant of 20–30 minutes can help the wine open up, especially in its youth, revealing more texture and complexity.

Producer
Domaine de la Cras is a singular estate in Burgundy: owned by the city of Dijon and entrusted to vigneron Marc Soyard, who has quickly built a reputation for precise, characterful wines that honor this historic but once-overlooked terroir. Located on the hills overlooking Dijon, the domaine has become the standard-bearer for the emerging Coteaux de Dijon appellation, proving that serious, age-worthy wines can be made from these northern sites. Farming is certified organic, with practices inspired by Soyard’s experience in top domaines of the region, and the wines have garnered attention from sommeliers and collectors alike for their purity, energy and strong sense of place.

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