Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles 2023
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France / Burgundy
A full-bodied white wine of power and elegance, from a bordering terroir just above Montrachet. The limestone "mother rock" is here closer to the surface and imparts a distinct stony and saline aspect to the wines.
Harvest Note
Winter and early Spring were unusually warm and dry however March brought much-needed rainfall which led to homogenous flowering in May. Stormy weather in June was followed by mild late summer, and an unusual September heat wave. Harvest was finished on September 16th, and by picking only in the cool morning hours freshness was preserved.
Tasting Note
Aromas of honey and candied citrus lead to a rich and expansive mouthfeel, with complex layers of fruit and earth flavors unfolding over the long finish. The slight elevation of the site, with thin stony soils lend a sense of lift and freshness.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru AOC
PH: 3.39
ACIDITY: 3.89 g/l
ABV: 14.48%
AGING: 20 months in oak barrels, 30% new oak
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Partial
Unique Selling Points
- From a terroir which sets the world standard for the finest chardonnay wines
- Bordering the famous parcel of Montrachet, near the village of Puligny
- A parcel originally controlled by the Jadot family in 1794
- Capable of aging for decades to good effect
- Benefits from Jadot's extensive expertise spanning the Maconnais to Chablis
"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.
