Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes 2020

Country
France
Region
Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune
Appellation
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Nature
Wine
Family
Still wine
Colour
White
Alcohol by volume
14.5
Designation
(AOC/AOP) Appellation origine controlée/protégée
Varietal
Chardonnay 100%
Winemaking notes
After a particularly mild winter, spring took over with summer temperatures in March and, as an immediate consequence, early budburst and very sustained vine growth. May began with a few frosts without significant consequences which quickly gave way to a nice mildness. June was hot with some rain and in the process, the summer was marked by several fairly long heat waves. On the plots made up of clay soils, the vines resisted the water stress better caused by the low accumulation of water between March and June and by the summer drought. The harvest in Burgundy began around August 20, a historically early date for the region. At Chanson, they began on August 24 under a blazing sun. The white wines of the 2020 vintage are full of energy and chiseled on a very beautiful aromatic framework of exotic fruits and yellow-fleshed fruit on notes of toasted bread.
Viticultural notes
An exceptional plot of 2 Ha located in the immediate vicinity of the famous Grand Cru Montrachet. Facing south, at the mouth of the road to Saint Aubin, benefiting from fresh air giving the wine great purity and great aromatic freshness. Clay mixed with silt. Slightly stony ground.
Tasting notes
Beautiful gold color. Fragrances of lime blossom on aromas of exotic fruits mixed with spices and vanilla. Complex and well structured. Dense and precise texture on a delicate woodiness. Long and fresh finish.
Pairing notes
Foie gras, seafood, fish grilled or in sauce, poultry, regional cheeses (Citeaux, Epoisses) as well as an old Comté.
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