Chassagne-Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes Premier Cru 2019
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France / Burgundy
Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the five villages of the Côte de Blancs. Premier Cru vineyards face east and southeast, and the Chardonnay grapes are grown in soils of brown clay and limestone. Grandes Ruchottes is located in the southern part of the commune, on high land. The Chardonnay grapes are fermented in oak barrels, and then the wine is matured for about 12 months in barrel before bottling.
91 Points
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2019 vintage
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
Jacques Lardière, 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.
