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Elodie Roy, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Blanc 2022
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, which had been bottled the previous July, comes from vines planted in the 1980s and one plot in 2001. It has a well-defined bouquet, the 20% new oak neatly integrated with scents of almond, light peachy aromas and mango. The palate is well-balanced with a sapid entry, a pleasing salinity like Roy's Aligoté. Linear and surprisingly strict on the finish. Fine.
About the Producer
Elodie Roy hails from a winemaking family in Cheilly-les-Maranges, where her family sold wine to merchants. Initially uninterested in winemaking, she studied law and worked in banking. However, drawn back to wine, she left her banking job to study winemaking and spent 11 years at Domaine Anne Gros in Burgundy. In 2018, at age 38, she took over her family estate and established Domaine Elodie Roy, marking her first vintage. The 9.7-hectare vineyard, including a 70-year-old plot planted by her grandfather, flourished under her parents' care. Her wines have received praise for their elegance and precision, with a notable review from Wine Advocate. Elodie employs 30-40% whole bunch fermentation and uses Damy oak barrels, resulting in refined, juicy wines that resonate with modern sophistication.
