For centuries Domaine Ambroise has been synonymous with stellar Nuits-Saint-Georges. While much attention is deservedly focused on these prestigious bottlings, Ambroise's 'lesser' wines showcase the domaine's skill at crafting amazing Burgundy at equally-amazing value.Now there are two words you usually won't see paired together...'Burgundy' and 'values'.
A great example of their abilities may be found in a bottle of their Chardonnay "Lettre d'Eloise". Sourced from younger Chardonnay vines from the domaine's property in Prémeaux-Prissey (just north of Nuits-Saint-Georges), the wine is barrel fermented in primarily third-fill barriques. The wine rests in barrel for 10 months prior to a light, polish filtration and is bottled unfined. The result is a beautiful, truly Burgundian Chardonnay that exhibits great notes of lemon zest, lightly-roasted nutmeats and a slightly creamy finished that's balanced by a nice backbone of acidity.
Bertrand Ambroise debuted this wine in the 2007 vintage as a tribute to his newly-born granddaughter, Eloise. The name pay tribute to both her birth and Beethoven's "Lettre à Élise"composition. Finished with a screwcap, this wine is equally at home at a formal dinner or a picnic in the park.
Item # 72604
Item # 72604
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