CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET

Production area

In the southern part of the Côte de Beaune Chassagne-Montrachet shares with Puligny the incontested title of the prince of the world’s dry white wines – the divine Montrachet. This fine, broad hillside brings out the very highest expression of the two Burgundian grapes - the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay, which grow here side-by side - such is the complexity of the district's « terroirs »! The Chassagne-Montrachet controlled appellation dates from 1937. It includes some plots in the neighbouring village of Remigny which share the same soil conditions.

Origins

Here, vast marble quarries form a rocky front. Located at altitudes of between 220 and 325 metres, the terrain consists of Rauracian steep slopes, Callovian slopes, Argovian marls and Bathonian limestone from the summit down. The limestone based soil is stony.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

COLOUR : Gold.
NOSE : Aromas of hawthorn blossom, honeysuckle and acacia.
PALATE : Mineral attack with a long rich finish.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were hand-picked and sorted manually as soon as they arrived at the winery. They were then pressed in a pneumatic press which allows for perfect extraction of the juices without over pressing the grapes. Vinification and ageing took place in wooden barrels with a proportion of 20% new oak. The wine was aged on the lees for 10 months with occasional stirring.

Food and wine pairing

To be tasted with poultry in sauce, lobster, crayfish, asian dishes and cheeses like Comté.

Serving suggestions

12 to 14°C

Ageing potential

8 to 10 years

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