Chassagne-Montrachet
1er Cru Blanchots
The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
Vineyard
It is quite common with that of the Grand Cru Criot Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines rest on a limestone bedrock from the Middle Jurassic, like all its neighbors. 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 : It is quite common with that of the Grand Cru Criot Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines rest on a limestone bedrock from the Middle Jurassic, like all its neighbors. 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.
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
100% whole berries
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (1 vintage old barrel)
14,50% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Subtle wine, quite reserved at the beginning of its youth, which over time releases all the complexities of limestone and white earths.
Food pairings
Ideally suited to grilled shellfish or in sauce, a sea bass or Saint-Pierre de ligne.
temperature
12-14°C
