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Burgundy represents, for many, the epitome of world-class winemaking. Standing amongst the most historic Burgundian houses of this famed French region is Labouré-Roi. Established in 1832, this forward-thinking winery is today one of the appellation’s most successful and prolific producers with wines distributed to over thirty countries worldwide and annual sales revenues in excess of $70 million.

On each bottle of Labouré-Roi is the regal fleur-de-lys, the emblem of the French King Louis VII. While this house respects its remarkable heritage, it has embraced the future like few other Burgundian producers. Labouré-Roi’s winemaking facility is indeed one of the more technically-advanced within the region, with a cellaring capacity of 1,300 barrels. This supplements an impressive 16th century cellar, which is still used for storage and aging of select bottles.

Located in Nuits-Saint-George, Labouré-Roi has long been committed to making world-class wine accessible to all. To that end, it currently works with an impressive one hundred growers throughout nearly every major winemaking region of France, from regional appellations and the most celebrated Burgundy villages, to superlative Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Labouré-Roi’s fine wines have over the years received numerous international awards and accolades.

Production Area
Montagny is the most southerly appellation of the Cote-Chalonnaise, and produces only white wine from the Chardonnay grape. The principal wine growing villages are Montagny itself, Saint-Vallerin and Buxy, which have traces of the same Kimmeridgian limestone that forms the basis of soil in Chablis. The grapes are sourced from five estates and the average age of the vines is 40 years.

Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay

Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked and pressed, and the juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours before fermentation begins in stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks. Fermentation time is approximately 3 to 4 weeks. 100% malolactic fermentation takes place soon after, softening the total acidity, and the wines are matured in both tank and barrel for a further 8-10 months before bottling. Barrels are supplied by Seguin-Moreau, François, Damy, Sirugue and Radoux. Labouré-Roi uses 20% new oak barrels and 80% 1-year-old barrels.

Color
Medium gold with green tints when young

Bouquet
Ripe fruit with a touch of minerals, hazelnuts and spice

Taste
Rounded but lively fruit flavors, dry finish

Alcohol
13%

Serving Suggestions
Serve cool, around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Pair with smoked salmon or trout, white meats and creamy cheeses.