Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Blanchots
The 2022 vintage brought serenity back to the vineyard with a healthy harvest and correct volumes. With rainfall accumulations far from excessive, the year 2022 was marked by average temperatures higher than seasonal norms and rainfall deficits from the start of the vine’s vegetative cycle. At the beginning of April, episodes of frost will recall the terrible nights of April 6 and 7 of 2021, but fortunately with an impact beyond measure. The year 2022 is the year of all records for sunshine with the equivalent of an additional month of July.
Vineyard
It is quite similar with that of the Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines rest on a limestone bedrock from the Middle Jurassic, like all its neighbours. There is a small layer of very fine white clays and a light and well-draining slope which makes it possible to produce very elegant and well-made wines.
Control method: reasoned control
Manual harvest: 100%
Sol : Limestone clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
100% whole berries
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
18 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (25% of new oak)
13% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
This wine of great finesse subtly releases notes of tea leaves, white pepper and honey. It coats the taste buds with a minty freshness.
Food pairings
It goes wonderfully with skate wings in cream, crayfish casserole or even capon in white wine sauce.
temperature
12-14°C
2026-2035
