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Vincent Dancer Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2024
A limited-production Chardonnay from the heights of Nantoux in Burgundy’s Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. The vineyard is planted on limestone-rich soils within a diverse landscape of meadows, woodland, protective hedges, and fruit trees. The wine combines bright acidity, mineral tension, floral freshness, and ripe white and stone fruit, with the precision and energy associated with Vincent Dancer’s wines. The 2024 vintage is especially defined by freshness, aromatic clarity, moderate alcohol, and a focused, energetic palate.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows stony minerality, white flowers, fresh herbs, and a light menthol character, followed by aromas of pear, peach, citrus, and a subtle touch of passion fruit. The palate is precise and energetic, with juicy white and stone fruit, lime-driven acidity, mineral tension, and a clean, persistent finish. The wine has a fresh, refined profile with enough texture for food while remaining focused and vibrant.
Critical Review
“This radiant cuvée comes from the heights of Nantoux, where the vines are planted in the heart of a limestone meadow ecosystem, surrounded by woodland, protective hedges, and fruit trees. It shows exceptional brilliance, combining stony vibration, floral and minty freshness, the juicy texture of white and stone fruits, and the citrus energy of lime with a touch of passion fruit. A jewel of refinement and intensity.” — La Route des Blancs
Technical Details
- Producer: Vincent Dancer
- Wine: Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
- Region: Burgundy, France
- Subregion: Côte de Beaune
- Vineyard location: Heights above Nantoux
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Color: White
- Style: Dry, mineral-driven Burgundy Chardonnay
- Alcohol: Approximately 12.5%
- Allergens: Contains sulfites
Vintage and Drinking Profile
The 2024 vintage produced significantly reduced yields at Domaine Vincent Dancer, with quantities reported to be approximately 60% lower than the previous year. The wines show bright aromatics, fresh acidity, moderate alcohol, and pronounced energy.
This wine can be enjoyed young for its citrus freshness, floral character, and mineral precision. Short-term cellaring should allow additional texture and complexity to develop while preserving its fresh, focused profile.
Food Pairing
- Oysters and shellfish
- Grilled or steamed fish
- Sushi and sashimi
- Salmon and tuna
- Roast chicken
- Pork with light sauces
- Goat cheese
- Fresh vegetables with citrus or herb-based dressings
- Light cream or butter sauces
