{"product_id":"2023-domaine-derain-la-combe-bourgogne-blanc","title":"2023 Domaine Derain 'La Combe' Bourgogne Blanc","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/julien-altaber\" title=\"Shop Domaine Derain wines by Julien Altaber\"\u003eDomaine Derain\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/burgundy-white\" title=\"Shop White Burgundy wines\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/chardonnay-chablis\" title=\"Shop Chardonnay wines\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine for contemplating. It opens up slowly in the glass, but then reveals an array of flavours and aromas that are truly compelling. This is a lovely, expressive Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis estate wine is from a parcel of Chardonnay in the heart of the village of Puligny-Montrachet, planted by Dominique Derain in 1987, when he was beginning. It has always been in biodynamics. The soil is clay and chalky limestone. The grapes were directly-pressed and then put in barrels for fermentation and aging. It aged on its lees for 18 months prior to bottling. Total sulphites 20 mg\/l. Certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine Derain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDomaine Derain offers exceptional value in Burgundy, with 5.5 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in Saint-Aubin—a hidden gem bordering the premier crus of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFounded in 1988 by Dominique Derain (a former barrel-maker turned winemaker) and his wife Catherine, the domaine has been certified biodynamic since 1989. Their non-interventionist approach and commitment to natural winemaking has created a reputation for authentic, terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe domaine recently underwent a seamless generational transition, with longtime assistant Julien Altaber and cellar manager Carole Schwab taking ownership. Dominique remains actively involved as mentor, ensuring continuity of quality and philosophy. This new generation brings fresh energy while maintaining the domaine's established standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWine lovers can expect consistently excellent bottles that represent both exceptional value and the pure expression of Saint-Aubin terroir, crafted by passionate vignerons who understand that great wine begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Burgundy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Chardonnay\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/natural-wine\" title=\"Shop Natural wines\"\u003eNatural \/ Minimal Intervention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Derain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314103070969,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_0f205ca2-3ad9-4c0e-a6d4-b0d5df65d35a.png?v=1749357495","url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/products\/2023-domaine-derain-la-combe-bourgogne-blanc","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}