Domaine Chanson - Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Chenevottes' White 2021

Wine Region: Burgundy - France

Grape: Chardonnay (100%)

Site: Our 2 hectares of Premiers Cru vineyard "Les Chenevottes" is located next door to the famous Terroir "Le Montrachet". The soil is mostly constituted of clay and limestone with the famous stone of Chassagne and is clearly mineral. The vineyards have a peculiar aspect. They are constituted of small blocs entangled into each other. With its East exposure, on the road to Saint Aubin, this plot benefits from the fresh air which conveys to the wine very pure and refreshing aromas.

2021 is a classic Burgundy vintage with clear and cool fruit, the best balance, freshness and plenty of extract. All components complement each other excellently and at a very high level, the wines have a very good ageing potential.

Expert Rating:

James Suckling 92/100 

"Generous aromas of lemon curd, banana and mirabelle with a hint of vanilla pull you into this rich, yet crisp Chassagne-Montrachet. Stacks of zesty citrus character at the long bright finish." - James Suckling

Jasper Morris  93/100

"Mid lemon yellow with a pale green streak. There is a lovely fresh aspect running through this wine that clearly has enough fruit which has ripened. Quite nuanced behind a weight of fresh yellow plum, a fine mineral feel, with good length."  - Jasper Morris

About the wine:

A very small single vineyard shared between Chanson and the Hospices de Beaune on a hump of the hill of Corton. The vineyard used to belong to Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes, born in Dijon, who was counselor to Louis XVI. The Count of Vergennes signed with Benjamin Franklin the Treaty of Alliance between France and the United States. With this Treaty France was the first country in the world to recognize the United States of America.

After a cool and rainy winter and a frost episode in April, the warm and dry weather in spring was perfect for the flowering. In July and August the weather was more demanding. It became fine again early September with a true Indian summer which enabled a perfect maturation for the grapes. The harvest took place mid September under bright sunshine. The white wines develop very pure zesty aromas mixed with floral fragrances. Aging in oak casks during 13 months.