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CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2023

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2023

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: brilliant red with garnet highlights.

Nose: predominantly black fruit aromas with a hint of spice.

Palate: good overall structure, present but very fine tannins.

Food and wine pairing

Powerful and tannic, this fine Burgundy flatters meat dishes such as grilled and roasted lamb, enveloping the fibres in the mouth. Its powerful aroma balances that of grilled pork and curried or tandoori poultry. For cheeses, prefer Morbier or Rocamadour.

Serving suggestions

Ideally served between 15 and 16°C. (59-61°F.).

Ageing potential

It will keep for 7 to 10 years in the cellar in good conditions.

Origins

This small village in the south of the Côte de Beaune has long been renowned for its white wines, but also for its reds. Chassagne-Montrachet covers around 310 hectares, 2/3 of which are planted with white grapes.

The appellation is divided between the communes of Chassagne and Remigny, and includes 55 climats classified as Premier Cru. Chassagne-Montrachet also produces the 3 famous Grands Crus: Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.

The vineyards lie at an altitude of between 220 and 340 metres, facing east and south-east. In other words, the location could not be more favourable for the vines to flourish. The terroir is characterised by brown, clayey silico-calcareous soils and a magnesian subsoil.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are 100% destemmed but not crushed, and put into vats by gravity. Total maceration for 29 days, including 1 week at a cool temperature (12°C): fermentation with indigenous yeasts only. The cap was punched down infrequently. In the cellar, the wine was left on its lees for 11 months without racking, 20% new barrels, wood of French origin, long toasting at low temperature for a more delicate woodiness.

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.