It’s not often we come across a wine that makes us go, “That’s a Winner right there!” What makes this wine a winner? First off, it’s White Burgundy—it’s hard to say no to Burgundy, especially when the grapes are organically and biodynamically grown! This bottle is pure testament to well-crafted Chardonnay. Did we mention it’s only $44.95 and is a 95 Pointer! This is why Domaine Boris Champy’s 2023 Hautes Cotes de Beaune (HCB) Blanc is a winner.
James Suckling gave this wine 95 Points stating, “I love the coolness and fragrance of this high-altitude white Burgundy.” and saying there is an, “Incredibly exciting interplay of restrained creaminess”.
The story of Domaine Boris Champy is just as intriguing as the wine! Didier Montchovet founded the estate in 1984 and became a pioneer of biodynamic farming in Burgundy. In fact the domaine was the first in Burgundy to receive Demeter biodynamic certification!
Boris Champy later took it over, bringing experience from both Napa’s Dominus Estate and Burgundy’s Clos des Lambrays. The vines remain certified organic and biodynamic. At Montagne de Cras, three hectares are planted to vines, while another hectare is left to hedges, orchards and limestone grassland.
The fruit for this wine comes from Montagne de Cras (Cras meaning pebbles in Celtic), a stony, clay-rich vineyard in Burgundy’s Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, 382 meters above sea level (~1253 feet). Once the grapes are hand picked, they are pressed slowly in a traditional vertical press, a piece of equipment largely replaced by horizontal presses decades ago.
After pressing, the wine ferments in small oak barrels and spends about 12 months on the lees, with half the barrels new. It then rests for a few more months in tank before bottling. What results is a wine that is pure and silky.
Flowers, orange, golden delicious apple and bartlett pear come rushing out of the glass, with a faint wisp of smoke adding a little intrigue. On the palate, it’s silky and creamy, but there’s plenty of energy beneath that texture. Mineral undertones keep the fruit focused, while a smudge of tropical fruit appears midway through and gives you one more thing to look for. The finish lingers dynamically with a touch of barrel spice. It has a subtle richness that asks to be savored, though you may find yourself reaching for another sip right away due to the vibrant acidity.
With being of this caliber and at the lowest price in the nation, Boris Champy's HCB Blanc is too good of a deal to pass up. We reccomend buying a few bottles to enjoy today and a few to enjoy in the coming years!
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "I love the coolness and fragrance of this high-altitude white Burgundy. Incredibly exciting interplay of restrained creaminess, intense chalky minerality and mountain freshness on the very focused, medium-bodied palate. Extremely long, vibrant finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold"
James Suckling gave this wine 95 Points stating, “I love the coolness and fragrance of this high-altitude white Burgundy.” and saying there is an, “Incredibly exciting interplay of restrained creaminess”.
The story of Domaine Boris Champy is just as intriguing as the wine! Didier Montchovet founded the estate in 1984 and became a pioneer of biodynamic farming in Burgundy. In fact the domaine was the first in Burgundy to receive Demeter biodynamic certification!
Boris Champy later took it over, bringing experience from both Napa’s Dominus Estate and Burgundy’s Clos des Lambrays. The vines remain certified organic and biodynamic. At Montagne de Cras, three hectares are planted to vines, while another hectare is left to hedges, orchards and limestone grassland.
The fruit for this wine comes from Montagne de Cras (Cras meaning pebbles in Celtic), a stony, clay-rich vineyard in Burgundy’s Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, 382 meters above sea level (~1253 feet). Once the grapes are hand picked, they are pressed slowly in a traditional vertical press, a piece of equipment largely replaced by horizontal presses decades ago.
After pressing, the wine ferments in small oak barrels and spends about 12 months on the lees, with half the barrels new. It then rests for a few more months in tank before bottling. What results is a wine that is pure and silky.
Flowers, orange, golden delicious apple and bartlett pear come rushing out of the glass, with a faint wisp of smoke adding a little intrigue. On the palate, it’s silky and creamy, but there’s plenty of energy beneath that texture. Mineral undertones keep the fruit focused, while a smudge of tropical fruit appears midway through and gives you one more thing to look for. The finish lingers dynamically with a touch of barrel spice. It has a subtle richness that asks to be savored, though you may find yourself reaching for another sip right away due to the vibrant acidity.
With being of this caliber and at the lowest price in the nation, Boris Champy's HCB Blanc is too good of a deal to pass up. We reccomend buying a few bottles to enjoy today and a few to enjoy in the coming years!
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "I love the coolness and fragrance of this high-altitude white Burgundy. Incredibly exciting interplay of restrained creaminess, intense chalky minerality and mountain freshness on the very focused, medium-bodied palate. Extremely long, vibrant finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold"
