Laisse Tomber Bourgogne Blanc – Bastian Wolber

Region: Burgundy (Mâconnais, Plottes)
Grape: 100% Chardonnay (old vines planted in the 1970s) 
Vintage: 2022
Style: Natural white, low-intervention
Alcohol: ~12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl

🍇 Winemaking & Viticulture

• Grapes are hand-harvested from a tiny 0.7 ha parcel on limestone-rich soils gallienoteca.com+1offgrid.wine+1

• Overnight chilling followed by gentle basket pressing

• Native-yeast fermentation in used oak barrels (350–600 L)

• Aged on fine lees for ~24 months, no fining or filtration, with minimal SO₂ added at bottling (10–20 ppm)

🧭 Tasting Notes

Elegant yet unpretentious, this Bourgogne Blanc marries creamy, buttery richness with zesty white fruit notes—think lemon zest, green apple, and pear—alongside subtle floral and toasted oak  The palate is bright and saline, underpinned by fine acidity and a lingering mineral finish. A hint of petrol-like complexity gives it depth and interest .

🍽️ Food Pairing

Perfect with roast chicken, meaty fish, creamy risotto, or soft cheeses. Its texture and freshness also elevate richer seafood dishes and earthy mushroom plates.

🌿 Why We Recommend It

Bastian Wolber—tutor under Ganevat, Bizot & Dreyer—brings a natural, terroir-driven ethos to Burgundy. His “Laisse Tomber” exemplifies this: old-vine Chardonnay with minimal intervention, yielding a pure, refined expression. It’s both rooted in tradition and refreshingly modern

🎯 Quick Shop Summary

• Vintage: 2022

• Old-vine, limestone-grown Chardonnay

• 24 months lees ageing in neutral oak

• Natural wine with minimal sulphites

• Style: creamy, mineral, fresh

📌 Bottom Line

Bastian Wolber’s “Laisse Tomber” Bourgogne Blanc is a standout natural white Burgundy—complex yet approachable, with buttery texture, vibrant citrus energy, and a refined mineral backbone. A compelling choice for natural wine drinkers and Burgundy lovers alike.