Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Blanchots
A demanding vintage. 2023 is now seen as the hottest year with the temperatures above seasonal averages. This vintage is also characterized by significant water deficit during the growing season and strong disease pressure. We also noticed strong heterogeneities in maturity with dynamics that are difficult to anticipate. The harvest was generous, allowing us to carry out a thorough sorting, especially on the Pinot Noir.
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 : Calcareous 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)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A wine with delicate aromas of fresh almond, rose and candied fruit. On the palate, it offers a vertical frame, marked by a beautiful tension and an elegant structure that amplifies its complexity.
Food pairings
It will go wonderfully with a beef shepherd's pie
temperature
12-14°C
2026-2035
