Genetie Illuminé Chardonnay, AOP Bourgogne offers classic Chardonnay characteristics, with buttery and floral notes on the nose and a full-bodied finesse on the palate. Creamy textured notes and a hint of oak lead to a refreshing finish of minerality and citrus zest. Perfect for poulet à la crème, shellfish chowder, vegetable risotto, and pan fried fish.

At Aitken's we absolutely love this wine!

Critic Review

Decanter Magazine: 91Pts
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2024

"Sourced from a 12ha plot in Bussières in the southern Mâconnais. Plenty of concentration from vines averaging more than 40 years of age. Brisk acidity balances the richness and concentration of ripe fruit with a lick of 10% oak maturation adding more complexity on the palate. An attractive early-drinking wine with good purity and a salty character on the finish."
Andy Howard MW

About the Producer

For over three decades Boutinot has been based in the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy; relying upon Samantha Bailey to craft and blend wines which honestly express the tapestry of the local terroir. With a ‘back of the hand’ knowledge of the effect of each slope and soil type on a wine, they dared to imagine owning an estate. Such opportunities are very rare in Burgundy as domaines pass from one generation to the next.

Finally though, they succeeded in buying two key plots in the best climats of Saint-Véran, together with a gravity fed winery (in need of renovation) and a 300 year old house made of the local honey stone.

They call the place GENETIE, in honour of the mysterious name found etched into the stone of a listed pillar within the building. While careful renovation of the cellar and building continues they will also continue to discover interesting wines that truly represent the diverse terroir of the Mâconnais.

Vineyard and Winery

From a 12 hectare plot in the village of Bussières, to the south of the Mâconnais region, with an average vine age of about 40 years. The soil is classic argilo-calcaire that suits Chardonnay so well and that lends elegance and finesse to the final wines. 10% of the wine is barrel aged to give a more textural, slightly creamy element.