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Armand Heitz, Bourgogne Blanc 2022
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc has a straightforward bouquet that lacks the flair that I have seen in other regional whites this vintage. The palate is balanced, with a toffee-like element that suggests the fruit is on the wrong side of ripeness here. Tasted at merchants' 2022 Burgundy tastings in London.
About the Producer
The winemaking tradition at Domaine Armand Heitz dates back to 1857. Domaine Armand Heitz is located in Chassagne-Montrachet and was founded in the mid-1980s by Armand Heitz’s parents Brigette and Christian with initially just 5 hectares. Armand studied oenology and then decided to take over his family’s vines after completing his studies in 2011. For years, his mother, Brigette had contracted these vines to Maison Joseph Drouhin. And since taking over Armand has sought about regaining control of more of the vines under the domaine. He made his first vintage in 2013 with the help of consulting oenologist Ludovic Pierrot who had spent eight years working with Anne-Claude Leflaive at Domaine Leflaive. Armand farms the vineyards using biodynamic practices and his winemaking style is traditional in approach with the use of new oak kept at a minimum, usually around just 20-25%. Armand represents one of the young rising stars among the winemakers of the 21st Century who are learning and offering a fresh perspective on winemaking. He believes that all parts of the vine are integral to making a living wine which is part of why he uses the whole bunch in his winemaking (most of the reds are 50%-100% whole bunch).
