Domaine Michel Niellon Bourgogne Blanc 2018

Domaine Michel Niellon Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is a beautifully crafted white Burgundy that delivers far more character than its humble regional appellation suggests. Sourced from vineyards adjoining the domaine’s new winery, this is a Chardonnay that combines purity, precision and surprising depth. It’s an ideal gateway into the refined, textural style that has made Niellon a benchmark name in Chassagne-Montrachet.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2018 Bourgogne Blanc shows a bright, pale gold color with subtle green reflections hinting at its freshness. The nose is immediately inviting, bursting with aromas of ripe pear, lemon oil, muscat spice and a delicate note of warm wheat toast. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a satin-like texture that glides across the tongue. Flavors of juicy orchard fruits and citrus are layered with gentle nutmeg and a lightly toasty, brioche-like undertone. Lively acidity keeps everything in balance, leading to a clean, precise and refreshing finish. While made to be enjoyed on the earlier side, this 2018 has the structure to develop additional complexity over the next 3–5 years in bottle, gaining more hazelnut and honeyed notes with time.

Production
This Bourgogne Blanc comes from Chardonnay vines planted beside Domaine Michel Niellon’s modern winery in the Zone Artisanale, just outside the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet. The vines benefit from classic Burgundian limestone-clay soils that naturally favor finesse, minerality and tension in white wines. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of only healthy, optimally ripe fruit. In the cellar, Niellon follows a traditional, quality-focused Burgundian approach: gentle pressing, fermentation in temperature-controlled conditions, and élevage in a mix of stainless steel and oak, allowing subtle toast and texture without overpowering the fruit’s clarity and freshness.

Food & Serving
Domaine Michel Niellon Bourgogne Blanc 2018 is a versatile food wine that shines alongside simple yet refined dishes. Think seared scallops, grilled white fish, roast chicken with herbs, creamy risottos, mild goat cheese, or a classic roast chicken with lemon and thyme. Serve slightly chilled at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its freshness and aromatic complexity. Decanting is not essential, but giving the wine 10–15 minutes in the glass allows the pear, citrus and toasty notes to fully open.

Producer
Domaine Michel Niellon is one of the revered names of Chassagne-Montrachet, with a history that stretches back to the mid-20th century and a reputation built on meticulous vineyard work and classically styled white Burgundies. Over the decades, Michel Niellon and his family have become known for crafting wines that balance richness and texture with precision and tension, capturing the essence of their terroirs. The domaine’s bottlings from Chassagne-Montrachet and its premier cru vineyards are fixtures on fine wine lists around the world, and even their regional Bourgogne Blanc is treated with the same care and attention. This commitment to quality at every level has cemented Domaine Michel Niellon as a reference point in the Côte de Beaune.

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