Our Burgundy Series wines are expressive with exceptional freshness, fruity aromatics, and delicious texture. We recommend cellaring this Pinot Noir between two and ten years.
To preserve the nuance of each bottle, we suggest storage in a dark environment between 55° and 60°F, with 70% humidity.
ÉLEVAGE 100% stainless steel for 13 months
ALCOHOL 13.5%
pH 3.35
TA 5.3 g/L
AROMA
Aromas of white peach, orange zest, and lilac are complemented by wet stone and a touch of lemon peel.
PALATE
Crisp and lively, featuring flavors of green apple and ripe pear, balanced by bright acidity and a refined, elegant finish.
The 2022 Burgundy vintage captures the essence of the region’s finest terroirs, drawing comparisons to legendary years like 1949 and 1990 for its vibrant energy, freshness, and warmth. A proud testament to the relationships we’ve built within the Burgundian community and the remarkable vineyards we source from, this vintage represents our most exceptional efforts yet—an extraordinary expression of both place and time.
Chablis, renowned for its limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils, produces some of the most mineral-driven Chardonnays in the world. Vines have flourished here since the Roman era. Situated along the infamous Serein River, the region’s cool climate contributes to the crisp, expressive character of its wines. The designation of Chablis Premier Cru status in 1938 cemented Chablis’s reputation for consistently producing wines of unrivaled quality.
Our inaugural Chablis Premier Cru Chardonnay perfectly exemplifies this character, with aromas of white peach, orange zest, and lilac, complemented by wet stone and lemon rind. Remarkably fresh and classically lean, this wine embodies true finesse.
Fact of Note: Chablis Premier Cru soil is composed of Kimmeridgian
clay and limestone, containing fossilized oyster shells, imparting a distinctive minerality to the wines.
KOSTA BROWNE’S JOURNEY TO BURGUNDY represents a natural evolution for this California winery, drawn to the region where Pinot Noir found its spiritual home centuries ago. Spanning ninety-three miles of vineyards, Burgundy’s ancient Jurassic limestone soils have nurtured exceptional wines since the Middle Ages.
At the heart of the Côte d’Or lies the walled town of Beaune, home to the famous Hospices de Beaune wine auction and the center of the region’s wine community. From the mineral-driven Chardonnays of Chablis in the north to the robust Pinot Noirs of Pommard and the elegant wines of Volnay, each appellation expresses its unique terroir through distinctive soil compositions and microclimates.
