2023 Jacques Bavard "Sur Gamay" - Saint-Aubin 1er Cru - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

A wine of character signed Jacques Bavard
La Maison Jacques Bavard, based in Puligny-Montrachet, signs here a Saint-Aubin 1er Cru « Sur Gamay » 2023 that embodies the elegance and precision of the great whites from the Côte de Beaune. Although the name of the climat may be confusing, this cuvée is indeed a 100% Chardonnay white wine, drawn from a historic parcel in Saint-Aubin.

This dry white wine offers a pale gold robe with green reflections, clear and bright. On the nose, it reveals fresh and complex aromas: white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), a touch of gunflint, and subtle notes of green almond. On the palate, the attack is lively and taut, carried by a fine acidity that quickly softens into flavors of white fruit, fresh hazelnut, and flint. The finish, mineral and persistent, leaves an impression of purity and freshness.

Terroir and winemaking
The climate « Sur Gamay » benefits from a southeast exposure and Saint-Aubin’s typical clay-limestone soils, which give the wine its tension, its mineral carácter and aging potential. La Maison Jacques Bavard practices a reasoned winemaking approach, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks and partial élevage in oak barrels (depending on the vintage), in order to preserve the fruit’s freshness while adding a touch of complexity.

Food & wine pairings
This Saint-Aubin 1er Cru white is an ideal companion for:
- Seafood (oysters, shrimp, langoustines)
- Grilled fish or fish in a light sauce (sole, sea bass, gilt-head bream)
- Roasted poultry or poultry in cream (chicken, guinea fowl)
- Soft cheeses (fresh goat cheese, brie, camembert)
- Mildly spicy Asian dishes (spring rolls, sushi, vegetable wok)

Cellaring potential
This wine can be enjoyed in its youth to savor its freshness and fruit, but it reveals its full complexity after 3 to 5 years of aging. Properly stored in a cellar at a constant temperature (12–14 °C), it can develop favorably for 8 to 10 years, gaining notes of beeswax, honey and candied fruit.

Serving tips
Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
Decant 15 to 30 minutes before tasting to open the aromas
Recommended glass: white wine glass of the Burgundy type (large-bowled)