J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Blanc Aux Plantes 2023
£31.88 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Description
Jean-Jacques Confuron does not produce Burgundy that is either easy-drinking or merely ornamental. This domaine, now led by Sophie Meunier, has its roots in a story of succession, conviction and courage. Following Jean-Jacques’s untimely death, the family decided not to take the easy route, but to deepen their connection with the land even further. The move to organic viticulture was not a mere aesthetic choice, but a statement of principle: less intervention, more attentiveness, more authenticity. Thus was born this J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Blanc Aux Plantes, a sincere interpretation of the Burgundian landscape, crafted from Chardonnay. In this corner of the Côte de Nuits, with its continental climate, slow ripening and soils that force the vines to dig deep, the wine gains tension, precision and that mineral character so characteristic of the region.
Winemaking
From the moment of harvest, the intention is clear: to preserve the vineyard’s identity and avoid any excessive artificiality. The grapes arrive healthy, carefully selected and handled with a sensitivity that prioritises transparency over artifice. In the cellar, the aim is not to produce an opulent white wine or one heavily influenced by oak, but rather a straightforward, fresh and well-defined expression. The winemaking process for J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Blanc Aux Plantes is geared towards preserving the natural energy of the Chardonnay, refining its texture without detracting from its vigour. Ageing complements, supports and brings structure, but does not overpower. Everything about this wine seems designed to maintain the balance between substance and lightness, between depth and tension. Bottling takes place once the wine has found its centre, whilst still retaining that vibrant, youthful character that makes it so appealing.
Taste
On the nose, J.J. Confuron’s Bourgogne Blanc Aux Plantes begins discreetly, but it doesn’t take long to reveal its charm. Notes of fresh pear, crisp apple and a hint of white flowers emerge, all enveloped in a cool, chalky sensation that lends it a sense of gravitas. There is no exuberant fruit or unnecessary breadth, but rather restraint, finesse and a minerality reminiscent of damp stone and lemon zest. On the palate, it flows with ease, more vertical than broad, guided by a lively and precise acidity. It is juicy, yet composed. The finish is clean, briny and long, with that quiet elegance that does not seek to impress immediately, but rather to linger.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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Appellation Map
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2023
£163.01
£154.85/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Bourgogne Aligoté Aux Plantes 2023
£31.02
£29.47/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Côte de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2023
£51.50
£48.92/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurières 2023
£65.05
£61.79/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2023
£162.45
£154.32/ud (-5%)
J.J. Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Chaboeufs 2023
£143.52
£136.34/ud (-5%)
