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BOURGOGNE LA CROIX BLANCHE 2022 CHARLES LACHAUX

BOURGOGNE LA CROIX BLANCHE 2022 CHARLES LACHAUX

€480.00
Bouteille 75 cl

Domaine Charles Lachaux is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. It is a family estate renowned for its innovative practices and commitment to sustainable viticulture. Charles Lachaux, a member of the new generation, brings a new vision to the domaine, and his wines are sought-after for their purity and elegance. 

3 items in stock
Livraison estimée entre le 15/11/26 et le 21/11/26
Tasting
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To the eye

Brilliant ruby

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Nose

Red fruit; Cherry; Strawberry; Raspberry

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Palate

Fine tannins; Red fruit; Spices 

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Pairing

Cold cuts; Terrines; Pies; Roast pork; Pasta

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Aging potential

Excellent cellaring potential

Features
  • Color Red
  • Region Burgundy
  • Designation Bourgogne
  • Vintage 2022
  • Format Bouteille
  • Domain CHARLES LACHAUX
  • Degree 12
  • Capacity 75 cl

Your questions, our answers.

Which bottles can I compare this wine with to explore 2022 red Burgundies?

Henri Germain’s 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir and Sylvie Esmonin’s 2022 Bourgogne Rouge offer two points of comparison: the same appellation, color, and vintage. This tasting lets you compare the wines without changing years, but the information provided does not allow us to anticipate how they will differ in taste.

Does comparing this 2022 Charles Lachaux with the 2021 Sylvie Esmonin help explain the effect of the vintage?

Not in isolation, since the producer and the wine also change. To study the effect of the year more precisely, it is better to compare two vintages of the same wine.

Does the name “La Croix Blanche” guarantee a precise vineyard origin?

The name alone does not make it possible to say so. The information provided does not specify where the vines are located or whether the wine comes from a single plot, so no particular terroir character should be inferred.

Where should I place this bottle in a tasting focused on Burgundy appellations?

It can represent the regional level, since its appellation is Bourgogne. This classification provides a geographical and regulatory reference, but is not enough to determine its power or its place in the serving order.

Is this a good choice as a gift bottle connected to an event in 2022?

Its vintage may make it a symbolic choice to commemorate that year. However, no information about its cellaring potential is provided, so this connection to 2022 is no guarantee that it will be ready to enjoy at a distant anniversary.
Notes Parker

Le barème établi par Robert Parker évalue les vins sur une échelle allant de 50 à 100 points afin d’aider les consommateurs à choisir leurs bouteilles. La grille de notation est la suivante :


96 à 100 Une cuvée grandiose : niveau exceptionnel.

90 à 95 Belle complexité aromatique, bel équilibre : niveau excellent.

80 à 89 Grande intensité aromatique, finesse et équilibre : bon niveau.

70 à 79 Plaisant, peu de complexité : niveau moyen.

60 à 69 Quelques défauts perceptibles : niveau très moyen.

50 à 59 Détection de défauts, manque d'équilibre : niveau acceptable.