2022 Domaine De L'Echelette Macon Cruzille Chardonnay

The 2022 Mâcon-Cruzille Chardonnay from Domaine de l’Echelette captures Burgundy’s sunlit southern hillsides in a glass of crystal clarity. Hand-harvested on cool September mornings, the Chardonnay clusters travel swiftly to the cellar, where native yeasts guide a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. A brief sur-lie rest polishes the wine’s texture, layering gentle creaminess over its innate mineral drive without muting freshness. Aromas of lemon blossom and green pear drift above flinty undertones; each sip unfurls Meyer-lemon zest, orchard peach, and a feather-touch of hazelnut atop racy acidity. The finish glides long, chalk-clean, and mouth-watering—an elegant reminder of Cruzille’s limestone seams. Chill lightly, uncork, and let Burgundy whisper refinement into any evening.

Nose: Lemon blossom, pear skin, and acacia honey hover over cool wet stone.

Palate: Crisp green-apple and Meyer-lemon zest glide across a silken lees cushion, brightened by lively acidity and a hint of almond cream.

Finish: Long, flinty fade echoes citrus oil, white flowers, and chalk-tinged minerality.

Shines with thyme-roasted chicken, sea-scallops seared in brown butter, or a wedge of aged Comté—the wine’s citrus lift and mineral poise sharpen every bite.