Parfums de Vigne Bourgogne François Martenot 2005
The 2005 Parfums de Vigne Bourgogne is a white wine produced by François Martenot, a historic Burgundy maison and négociant. As part of the Patriarche group, which also includes names like Caves de la Reine Pédauque, the house operates within a centuries-old tradition of the Burgundy wine trade. Operating as a négociant, François Martenot sources grapes and wines from various vineyards across the region's appellation spectrum, from the Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise in the south to the Côte d'Or in the north, before bottling them under its own brand in Beaune.
The wine is classified under the Appellation Bourgogne Contrôlée, the foundational regional appellation established in 1937 that covers the entire Burgundy wine region in eastern and central France. Shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the countless terroirs into a fine-meshed system of climats, the region is defined by its continental climate of cold winters, cool springs, and warm summers. The vineyards are dominated by a classic mixture of clay and limestone soils. The 2005 vintage in this region achieved a score of 97 points, characterized as a legendary year noted for its structure and balance.
This wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay, one of the world's most recognized green grape varieties. While Chardonnay is cultivated globally in areas such as Champagne, California, and Oregon, it is one of the two absolute main grapes that define Burgundy's production. Thriving in the region's limestone soils, the early-ripening Chardonnay grapes for this appellation can be harvested from approved vineyards throughout the expansive Bourgogne area.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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