Boussard La Chênaie Burgundy White Chardonnay 2023

A Bourgogne Blanc with something special on its mind

Some wines taste good. Others make you stop mid-glass and think: We need more of this. La Chênaie Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2023 belongs to the latter category. It is an elegant, characterful white wine from our favorite winery, Domaine Boussard, near Chablis in Burgundy. And there is a detail that makes it extra interesting:

👉 The wine is produced exclusively for Whiskystack and cannot be purchased anywhere else.

We fell for it during our hunt for new Burgundy favorites. Now, we have made it part of our own selection so that you can experience a Chardonnay that combines classic French craftsmanship with plenty of personality.

The estate's oldest vines – and you can taste it

Behind the wine lies one of the most valuable things a winery can have: experience. The grapes come from Domaine Boussard's oldest plot in Venoy, where the vines were planted way back in 1988. With an average age of about 38 years, the grapes come from vines that have had decades to develop their character.

The vineyards are situated on soil with clay and limestone from the Jurassic period, right on the edge of the Chablis region. This provides an exciting starting point for a Chardonnay where ripe fruit, freshness, and mineral nuances play together beautifully. There is both depth and elegance here – without the wine becoming heavy or losing its liveliness.

Oaked Chardonnay at its absolute best

It is in the cellar that the wine gains its special balance. Half is aged in oak barrels for 6–12 months, while the other half matures in steel tanks. Two different methods, each contributing something important.

The steel tank helps preserve the grape's fresh, pure expression, while the oak adds structure and extra aromatic complexity. The result is a dry, round, and full-bodied Chardonnay with notes of ripe fruit and an elegant finish of vanilla and dried fruit.

The barrel plays an important role but never steals the show. It is precisely the balance between freshness, fullness, and discreet barrel notes that makes this Bourgogne Blanc so interesting. It has enough complexity to hold your attention, but is at the same time easy to enjoy another glass of.

From aperitif to the dinner table

This Chardonnay is just as obvious for a quiet moment with a glass in hand as it is for a good meal. Try it, for example, with:

🦪 Oysters and shellfish
🐟 Pan-fried fish or fish with a butter-based sauce
🍗 Chicken with a creamy sauce
🧀 Mild cheeses, for example, goat cheese

Serve the wine at 10–12 °C so that both the freshness and the fine barrel nuances do themselves justice. If you plan on saving a bottle, it also has a cellaring potential of approximately 4–5 years.

At Whiskystack, we believe that good wine is about more than the label. It is about the experience in the glass, the story behind the bottle, and the joy of finding something that truly stands out. La Chênaie Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2023 hits all three.

⭐ You will only find it with us.