Winemaker Notes
Aromas of almond and hazelnut soar from the glass, with the bright citrus and stone fruit following on the palate. Rich and creamy, with loads of acidity, this is a very welcome addition to the Denogent family’s lineup.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A new cuvée for Denogent, the 2016 Viré-Clessé Les Chazelles wafts from the glass with notes of citrus blossom, musky peaches, honeycomb and spice. On the palate, it's full-bodied, satiny and rich, with a deep, concentrated core of fruit and a layered, gourmand profile. It's a lovely addition to the portfolio.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Inhabiting the best of the upper half of the Mâconnais, Viré-Clessé, created from the delineation of the two top Mâcon Villages, produces lively, charming and full-bodied whites (of Chardonnay). Lemon balm, verbena, white peach, and mint evolve with graceful age to quince jam, spice, pine and brown butter. The aromatic intensity of Viré-Clessé suits itself to herb-laden poultry, as well as sautéed shrimp or vegetables. It is also the perfect partner to Camembert or goat cheese.