The Bouzy Blanc Les Houardes 2022 from Domaine Georges Rémy is a still wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown on a small plot planted in 1986. With only 862 bottles produced, this 2022 vintage stands out for its precision, freshness, and purity of expression. Vinified with indigenous yeasts, aged for a long time in barrels and bottled without fining or filtration, it illustrates a rigorous, artisanal approach.
The production of Les Houardes 2022 Domaine Georges Rémy
This cuvée highlights meticulous plot work and natural vinification. Each step is carried out with precision to preserve the integrity of the fruit and the terroir.
The terroir
The Les Houardes plot covers 9.13 acres. Located on clay-limestone soil, it benefits from a south/southwest exposure that promotes beautiful ripeness in the Chardonnay while preserving its structuring acidity. Single Guyot pruning allows the vigor of the vines to be controlled and the quality of the harvested grapes to be optimized.
Vinification
The 2022 harvest had an estimated alcohol content of 12.4% vol., reflecting ideal ripeness. Fermentation was carried out with indigenous yeasts, ensuring an authentic expression of the terroir. The wine was aged in oak barrels from October 2022 to January 2024, with a single racking before bottling in February 2024. No fining or filtration was carried out in order to preserve the substance and complexity of the wine.
The 2022 vintage
The year 2022 offered favorable climatic conditions, with a hot summer punctuated by rains that helped preserve the balance of the vines. The Chardonnay harvested from the Houardes plot showed excellent maturity, producing a straightforward, structured wine with great aromatic purity.
Tasting notes
Color
The color is a bright light yellow with slightly golden highlights, reflecting beautiful maturity and careful aging.
Nose
The nose reveals distinct aromas of white fruits and fresh citrus, complemented by mineral notes and subtle hints of oak from barrel aging.
Palate
The palate is distinguished by a lively and balanced attack. The texture is fine but present, carried by a beautiful acidity. The finish lingers on chalky and lemony notes, offering length and freshness.
Food pairing suggestions
- Fine oysters from the claire
- Sea bass tartare with citrus fruits
- Scallop carpaccio
- Sole fillet with lemon butter
- Farm-raised chicken with cream sauce
- Creamy green asparagus risotto
- Fresh goat cheese
- Young Comté
- Mature Tomme
Storage and serving recommendations
Store this wine
Bouzy Blanc Les Houardes 2022 should be stored in a dark, quiet, cool cellar at a stable temperature of 64–68°F. Bottles should be stored horizontally to ensure harmonious development.
Aging potential
This wine can be stored for 8 to 12 years. Over time, it will develop more complex notes of dried fruit, honey, and gunflint, while retaining its acidity and minerality.
Serving suggestions
This wine is best served at 10°C in slender white wine glasses. It can be enjoyed now for its freshness, but its structure also allows it to age for several years.
