Chassagne Montrachet Embazees 1er Cru | Burgundy, France

£24.30

A very elegant and restrained 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet; the wines have considerable aromatic appeal and accessibility along with the balance and weight for at least mid-term ageing.

Their vineyards are all planted on limestone and clay based soils; the average age of the vines is 40 years.

The know-how of the winemakers begins with a radical selection of the very best plots: the highest-quality terroirs of the Côte are chosen and the grapes are carefully monitored throughout the ripening period. Grapes are hand-picked when the balance between acidity and sweetness is at its prime: the fruit must not be too ripe so that the full potential of the terroir is maintained, including its acidity, to ensure that the wines age properly.

All of the winemaking is done in oak casks and the alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation. A proportion of 20 to 40% of new barrels is used, depending on the appellations and the vintage. Wines are left to age for 12 to 18 months – again depending on the appellations and vintage.

A very elegant and restrained 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet; the wines have considerable aromatic appeal and accessibility along with the balance and weight for at least mid-term ageing.

Their vineyards are all planted on limestone and clay based soils; the average age of the vines is 40 years.

The know-how of the winemakers begins with a radical selection of the very best plots: the highest-quality terroirs of the Côte are chosen and the grapes are carefully monitored throughout the ripening period. Grapes are hand-picked when the balance between acidity and sweetness is at its prime: the fruit must not be too ripe so that the full potential of the terroir is maintained, including its acidity, to ensure that the wines age properly.

All of the winemaking is done in oak casks and the alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation. A proportion of 20 to 40% of new barrels is used, depending on the appellations and the vintage. Wines are left to age for 12 to 18 months – again depending on the appellations and vintage.

Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy, France

Grapes: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: The citrus and candied lemon aromas again appear on the palate as flavours with further notes of stone fruits, almonds, honey and vanilla. An ample and generous wine with a nice mineral finish.

ABV: 13.0%

Vintage: 2022

Ageing potential: up to 15 years

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Clousure: Cork

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Food pairing suggestions: shellfish, fish, goat cheese.