Chardonnay.
Colour: A sustained golden yellow.
Nose: Fine, elegant, refined nose, floral (white flowers), fruity (pear) with notes of almonds and fresh hazelnuts.
Palate: A pure wine, with a well integrated liveliness and a lovely roundness. The flavours are both floral and fruity, and delicately oaked.
Ideal with foie-gras, a creamy fish dish, cooked meats and white meats, with or without a sauce.
Serve ideally at a temperature of 12°C to 14°C. (55°F.).
It will keep for 8 to 10 years in the cellar in good conditions.
In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, this appellation is part of the famous ‘golden triangle’ of Burgundy's three great white villages: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
The vineyards cover just over 330 hectares and production is equally divided between white and red wines.
The name of Chassagne is one of the most esteemed and recognised throughout the world for the great Chardonnay wines of Burgundy. Nearly half the vineyards are classified as Premier Cru or Grand Cru, and the village shares with Puligny, Montrachet, one of Burgundy's emblematic white grands crus.
The Chardonnay were hand picked, sorted and then pressed. A cold settling was realised during 48 hours at a temperature of 8°C (46°F.). The must was then placed into oak barrels (30% new ones, 40% one year old barrels and 30% 2 years barrels) for both the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.
Ageing for 12 months in those barrels without stirring.
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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