JEAN-CHARLES FAGOT Bourgogne Cote d'Or 'Les Champs L’Huillier' 2023 Bottle (los)

Description

The Fagot family has been in Corpeau since 1860, near prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet, embodying generations of winemaking passion. Jean-Charles, from the fifth generation, crafts a stunning white Burgundy with bright, fresh aromas of brioche, lime, and grapefruit, balanced by elegant oak and polished acidity. Ripe yet refined, it’s perfect with seafood, scallops, or roast chicken—delivering exceptional quality, finesse, and incredible value in every sip! 13%abv.

WINE STYLE: A bright, refined white Burgundy with vibrant citrus, brioche, and balanced oak influence.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with Dover sole, scallops, whitebait, or roast chicken.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Made from 100% Chardonnay.
WINEMAKING/LIFESTYLE: Crafted with minimal intervention, aged in large oak foudres, emphasizing elegance and balance.



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ABOUT JEAN-CHARLES FAGOT
Jean-Charles Fagot is a charismatic vigneron of the Côte de Beaune whose wines combine traditional craft with lively personality. He farms roughly three hectares centred on Corpeau and supplements his production with carefully chosen grapes from neighbouring growers, vinifying everything to his exacting standards. Key bottlings include a Bourgogne Blanc Cote d’Or Les Champs Huillier and a spirited Bourgogne Aligoté, while very small parcels yield Puligny-Montrachet village and the 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny when vintage and purchase opportunities allow.

In the vineyard Fagot follows lutte raisonnée, intervening with chemical treatments only when necessary to protect vine health. Canopy management, green harvesting when required and selective hand picking are routine, aimed at achieving balanced ripeness and concentration. His parcels are tended with respect for soil life and biodiversity so that each plot can express its particular minerality and textural nuance.

Vinification is traditional, natural and hands on. Whites are gently pressed and fermented with attention to preserving varietal purity. Fagot uses a combination of large oak foudres and smaller barrels for élevage, typically ageing wines for twelve to fourteen months to develop texture and integrate lees influence without overwhelming primary fruit. He adapts élevage choices to the character of each parcel and vintage, favouring subtle oak support rather than dominant wood signatures. When he buys fruit from neighbours it receives the same careful sorting and cellar treatment as estate fruit.

Stylistically his wines are noted for clarity, structural poise and an engaging balance of energy and roundness. The Bourgogne Aligoté is lively and precise, the Bourgogne Blanc shows floral lift, citrus and saline minerality, and the Puligny examples—rare and small in quantity—offer the refined depth and ageing potential expected from the commune.

Beyond winemaking Jean-Charles is a gifted musician and proprietor of the Auberge du Vieux Vigneron brasserie in Corpeau, where he often entertains guests and pours his wines. That conviviality, together with multi-generational knowhow and meticulous cellarcraft, gives his bottlings both character and a genuine sense of place.