Chassagne-Montrachet
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, along with Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, is part of the prestigious Côte des Blancs and is one of the treasures of Burgundy's viticultural heritage
Chardonnay is king here, but Pinot Noir grapes are also grown in the commune, often where the soil is sandier rather than marl-based.
Tasting
A complex nose combines scents of flowers, brioche and candied citrus fruit, which will evolve over time to nuances of spices and toasted hazelnut. Bold and elegant on the palate, this fleshy, well-balanced wine boasts a long fragrant finish featuring floral notes and hints of gingerbread.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with finely prepared fish and seafood, or with roasted or stewed poultry and white meats.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
To enjoy young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Clay and marl-based soil overlying hard limestone
Vinification
Vatting: Oak barrels
Vatting time: 6 weeks to 2 months
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 92/100
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