La Bouche du Roi, Irancy Les Louis d'Or Chardonnay 2023 White

La Bouche du Roi’s Irancy Les Louis d’Or Chardonnay 2023 offers a distinctive expression of French Chardonnay from a remarkable historic setting. Produced on the Versailles plain, where winemakers Adrien Pélissié and Julien Brustis are helping revive a centuries-old wine tradition, it combines a golden appearance with generous fruit, polished texture and a distinctly mineral finish.

Tasting Notes
Golden in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of citrus fruit and ripe mango. On the palate, it is full-bodied and silky, with a complex structure that balances its rounded fruit character with freshness. The finish is long, juicy and mineral, leaving a precise impression rather than heaviness. Its combination of body, freshness and mineral depth should allow it to develop added complexity over the next few years, while remaining enjoyable in its youth when served well chilled.

Production
The wine comes from Domaine La Bouche du Roi on the Versailles plain, a historic wine-growing area now being revitalised through an ambitious modern project. Its limestone-rich soils contribute freshness and mineral character, while a sustainable approach reflects the estate’s respect for its surroundings and traditional craftsmanship. The wine is matured in 300- and 400-litre oak barrels that have previously held two to three wines, bringing texture and complexity while preserving the Chardonnay’s fruit and freshness.

Food & Serving
Enjoy this expressive Chardonnay with roast poultry, creamy fish dishes, shellfish, grilled sea bass or lightly spiced white-meat dishes. It would also work well with soft, mature cheeses and vegetable dishes featuring butter, cream or mushrooms. Serve at approximately 10–12°C. Decanting is not essential, but 15–20 minutes in a carafe can help reveal its aromatic complexity, particularly when served young.

Producer
Domaine La Bouche du Roi was founded by winemakers Adrien Pélissié and Julien Brustis as part of an ambitious effort to revive winemaking around Versailles, once one of France’s most important wine regions. Based on the Versailles plain, the domaine combines the area’s historic terroir with contemporary winemaking techniques and a sustainable philosophy. Its wines are part of a new generation bringing the region’s forgotten viticultural heritage and distinctive limestone character back into focus.

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