CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES CHENEVOTTES

Production area

Flooded with sunshine from sunrise to sunset, the vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet are one of the finest treasures and most beautiful appellations on the Côte Viticole. Located in the south of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the 5 villages that give the "Côte des Blancs" universal prestige. This appellation comprises 55 Climats classified as Premier Cru. Communes of production: Chassagne-Montrachet and Remigny. 197.66 ha are planted with Chardonnay and 106.45 ha with Pinot Noir.

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 : Beautiful, luminous greenish gold in colour with sparkling silver highlights.
NOSE : Fine, ethereal nose boasting toasted and roasted notes.
PALATE : Starts off soft and smooth with a touch of butter.

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 17 months with occasional stirring.