Chassagne-Montrachet

The wide, beautiful hillside of Montrachet brings out the best in both Burgundy grape varieties. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive side by side here thanks to the complexity of the terroirs. Large marble quarries form a rocky front. The terroir is located between 220 and 320 meters above sea level, and from the summit downwards, the terroirs consist of: steep Raucacian slopes, a Callovian escarpment and Argovian marl, and Bathonian limestone. Depending on the climate (locations with specific qualities), the soil is calcareous and stony, marly or sandier (Jurassic strata). 

The production of Chassagne-Montrachet wines and Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is divided between white wines, produced from some 180 hectares of Chardonnay vines, and red wines, covering 120 hectares of the terroir. The former account for almost 60% of total wine production, which amounts to almost 16,000 hectoliters per year. Among this production, the Chassagne-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru wines offered by the Joseph Drouhin Estate and the Roger Belland Estate.

Chassagne Montrachet Climate wine

The excellence of the two Burgundy grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, flourishes on a large and magnificent hillside, south of the Côte de Beaune, between 220 and 325 meters above sea level. Known since the Middle Ages, climats are the names given in Burgundy to vineyard plots shaped by human hands. Each climat has its own characteristics. The wine produced takes the name of the climat on which the vines grow. This guarantees the uniqueness of each wine, as nothing is left to chance: the exposure of the plots, the type of soil, the surrounding vegetation. This tradition, passed down from generation to generation, has given rise to the world-famous Chassagne Montrachet. The viChassagne Montrachet is available in Chassagne Montrachet white and Chassagne Montrachet red.

Chassagne Montrachet white

Made from Chardonnay grapes, the Chassagne Montrachet white is a French wine with Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée status. This wine is the ideal accompaniment to white meats, fine poultry, and veal in sauce. Fish is not to be overlooked either. Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 1er cru pairs beautifully with lobster, rock lobster, and foie gras, depending on your preference. Montrachet wine should be served between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius. These are generous, powerful, and full-bodied wines. Its color is golden with subtle green highlights. On the palate, it reveals all its aromas: acacia, hawthorn, floral notes of honeysuckle and verbena, not to mention its signature flinty taste. Mellow, opulent, and intense, Chassagne Montrachet Blanc can age for around twenty years while retaining all its liveliness.

Chassagne Montrachet Noir

Made from the Pinot Noir grape variety, the Chassagne Montrachet Noir also benefits from an A.O.P. designation. Serve this wine with dishes such as roast lamb or grilled pork. It will surprise your taste buds when paired with curry. Pheasant goes beautifully with a red Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru. These are wines for aging. They are rich and powerful, with a vivid deep purple color. On the palate, they release aromas of red fruits and a spicy note. They should be served at a temperature of 14 to 16 degrees. These white and black Chassagne Montrachet wines are aged in barrels or vats, allowing the unique character and qualities of each cuvée to shine through. In Burgundy, winemakers are artisans of the land, which they cultivate like a garden, making each wine Chassagne Montrachet an unforgettable taste experience.