Domaine De Bongran Vire-Clesse 2020

Wine Type: White
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: Viré-Clessé AOC
Country: France
Region: Mâconnais, Burgundy 
Producer: Domaine de Bongran
Winemaker: Domaine de Bongran estate team
Vineyard: Estate Chardonnay parcels around Viré and Clessé in the northern Mâconnais
Soil: Limestone and clay-limestone with stony calcaire influence
Farming: Sustainable, hands-on farming
Alcohol: 13.5% 
Fermentation: Native-leaning ferment; long, slow fermentation is typical of the estate’s style
Aging: Extended lees élevage (often in tank and/or neutral oak) for texture and savory depth
Fining/Filtration: Minimal; bottled to preserve character

Tasting Note:
This is Mâconnais Chardonnay with real presence—not loud or oaky, just quietly layered and incredibly satisfying. Expect yellow apple, lemon curd, and ripe pear, plus hints of white blossom and crushed stone, then a savory, leesy note that reads like hazelnut and warm brioche without tipping into butteriness. The palate has a gentle, waxy texture and a long, mineral finish—more “grown-up white Burgundy” than simple refresher, but still bright enough to keep you coming back.

About the Producer:
Domaine de Bongran is a reference point for Viré-Clessé, known for a patient, old-school approach that prizes ripeness, slow fermentations, and long aging on lees to build complexity and longevity. The wines often drink beautifully on release but can also surprise you with how well they evolve—structured, textural Chardonnay that still feels anchored in limestone.