Chassagne-Montrachet 2016
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France / Burgundy
Situated in the south of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the five villages that make up the prestigious Côte des Blancs. At altitudes varying from 250 to 350 meters, the vineyards benefit from exposures ranging from east to south and southwest and the wine comes mainly from marly limestone soils. After a long fermentation in tanks, the wine is aged in barrel before bottling.
Harvest Note
2016 began with frost, resulting in smaller crops, but the smaller crop allowed for ripening well into September due to cool, dry, and sunny weather. While yields were low, excellent white wines were produced. The 2016 vintage is unfolding to be an amazing one.
Tasting Note
A deeply colored, full-bodied wine of depth and intensity with a persistent, earthy finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Chassagne-Montrachet
PH: 13.13
ACIDITY: 3.73 g/l
ABV: 13.3%
AGING: 10 months in French oak (30% new) and stainless steel, 6 months in bottle
Unique Selling Points
- One of the five villages that make up the prestigious Côte des Blancs
- The most robust wine of the Côte des Blancs
- Pairs well with rich sauces
“My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy.”
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
