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Chassagne Montrachet
Location
France
Region
AOC Chassagne Montrachet
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
WINEMAKING
This wine is done according to the traditional method with maturation in oak barrels.
TASTING NOTE
Clear and bright wine, beautiful and brilliant gold colour with yellow and green highlights. Delicate and complex. Intense aromas, hints of hazelnuts and almond with vanilla flavours. Round and full bodied wine with tropical fruits (mango, litchi), honey and dried fruits aromas underlined with woody notes.
PAIRING
Its opulence and power make it an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce. It goes well with fish like grilled Turbot crawfish and lobster. Serving temperature around 10°C to 12°C. Ageing potential of 5 to 8 years.
KEY FACTS
- Manual harvest and sorting.
- Chassagne Montrachet appellation constitutes, with Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, the prestigious « golden triangle » of Burgundy.
- Located in the region of Côte d’Or (the golden coast), in the area of the Côte de Beaune, best known for its white production.
AWARD
- THE INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2018 - Vintage 2015- commended