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CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2023

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2021 2023

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Visual: A sustained golden yellow.
Nose: A fine, spirited nose, aromatic, fruity and flowery (green apples, almonds and white flowers).
Palate: Well-balanced, supple and long. The honeyed note is particularly interesting in the context of maturing in new casks, and is in perfect harmony with the wine's full-bodied character. Chassagne-Montrachet is powerful and fat, with remarkable length. This is undoubtedly one of the world's truly greatest white wines.

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with foie-gras, a creamy fish dish, cooked meats and white meats, with or without a sauce.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 12°C to 14°C. (55°F.).

Ageing potential

From 10 to 15 years.

Origins

A Côte de Beaune appellation which takes its name from the village of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The vineyards extend for over 330 hectares and produce equal quantities of white and red wines.

This is one of the most highly esteemed appellations in white, for nearly half of the plots are classified as either Premier or Grand Cru, producing the greatest white wines in the world: Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes were harvested by hand. After the pressing, a cold settling of 48 hours at 8°C. (46°F.) was made. Then the juice was placced into oak barrels: 30% new oak barrels, 40 % one year old barrels and 30 % two year old barrels for both fermentation alcoholic and malolactic. Ageing for 12 months without stirring the lees.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.