Overview
The 2024 Alain et Cyril Gautheron Bourgogne Chardonnay 750ml is an elegant regional Burgundy Chardonnay from Domaine Gautheron, a long-established family estate based in Fleys, just east of Chablis. Now led by seventh-generation winemaker Cyril Gautheron, the domaine is known for wines that emphasise freshness, precision and clear expression of terroir.
Made from 100% Chardonnay, the 2024 Bourgogne Chardonnay offers an approachable introduction to the Gautheron style, combining ripe orchard and citrus fruit with floral lift, lively acidity and a distinctive saline-mineral freshness. It is a refined, versatile white Burgundy suited to both immediate drinking and short-term cellaring.
Vintage & Winemaking
The 2024 vintage delivers a fresh and balanced expression of Chardonnay, showing ripe fruit concentration alongside bright acidity and mineral definition. The finished wine retains less than 3 g/L of residual sugar with measured acidity of 5.4 g/L, contributing to its dry, refreshing profile.
Domaine Gautheron places strong emphasis on terroir expression and environmentally conscious viticulture. The family estate has been established for more than seven generations in Fleys and today farms approximately 30 hectares, producing wines ranging from Bourgogne Blanc through Petit Chablis and Chablis to a range of Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings.
Product Highlights
| Attribute |
Details |
| Producer |
Domaine Alain et Cyril Gautheron |
| Wine |
Bourgogne Chardonnay |
| Vintage |
2024 |
| Region |
Bourgogne, Burgundy |
| Country |
France |
| Variety |
100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol |
13.0% |
| Residual Sugar |
<3 g/L |
| Acidity |
5.4 g/L |
| Volume |
750ml |
| Style |
Dry White Burgundy |
| Cellaring |
Drink Now–2030 |
- 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France
- Produced by a family estate with more than seven generations of winemaking history
- Crafted by Chablis-based winemaker Cyril Gautheron
- Fresh, mineral and saline expression of Chardonnay
- Awarded 88 points by Aperitif in September 2025
- Excellent introduction to the elegant, terroir-focused Gautheron style
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright pale yellow-green with youthful clarity and freshness.
Aroma
Fresh aromas of green apple, white peach and pear are joined by lemon, lime and delicate acacia and white-flower notes, with a subtle saline character adding complexity.
Palate
Fresh yet generously textured, showing ripe green apple, citrus and soft stone-fruit flavours. Bright acidity provides definition through the palate, while a fine mineral and saline character brings balance and distinctly Burgundian freshness.
Finish
Clean and persistent, with lingering citrus, orchard fruit and a refreshing saline-mineral note.
Food Pairing
The 2024 Alain et Cyril Gautheron Bourgogne Chardonnay pairs beautifully with:
- Grilled scallops or prawns
- Oysters and fresh seafood
- Grilled or pan-fried white fish
- Roast chicken with herbs
- Soft cheeses and fresh goat's cheese
Serving Temperature: 9–12°C
Cellaring Potential
The 2024 Bourgogne Chardonnay is already highly approachable, with bright fruit, fresh acidity and mineral detail. Professional assessment suggests it should comfortably develop over the next four to five years, gaining additional texture and savoury complexity while retaining its freshness.
Recommended drinking window: Drink now–2030.
Critic Scores & Reviews
| Critic |
Score |
| Aperitif — September 2025 |
88 Points |
Fresh, generous and well balanced, with fine acidity, saline character and good length.
— Aperitif, 2025
