Chassagne-Montrachet — 2021
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Introduction
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At the end of the 19th century, like many other Côte d’Or villages, Chassagne chose to add the name of its best cru to its village name, becoming Chassagne-Montrachet in 1879.
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Vineyard Profile
- Viticulture: Currently undergoing Organic Conversion
- Soil: Dark brown Limestone, Clay
- Exposure: South-East
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Vinification
- Fermentation: 4 week fermentation in French oak barrels- less than a third new oak
- Barrel Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels- less than one third new, with regular lees stirring
- Filtration: Light lenticular filtration
- Fining: No Fining
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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A brilliant light yellow color. The nose has great finesse with mineral and light woody notes. This wine is bold, pure, concentrated, and balanced on the palate with remarkable length.
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