Chassagne Montrachet Wines

Chassagne Montrachet Wine
Chassagne-Montrachet wine is a cornerstone of Côte de Beaune, taking the familiar grape varietals Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and propelling them to almost incomprehensible levels of quality and intensity. The soil around this region is absolutely saturated with limestone, but there is also a healthy amount of red gravel which helps Pinot Noir reach its full potential. The dry, warm summers and cold winters define the continental climate that envelops Côte de Beaune, and you can smell the weather in the air, as raw life force surges through the land and sends chills down your spine.The flavors of Chassagne-Montrachet wines will have you imagining a royal feast, bowls filled to the brim with ripe, succulent apricot, juicy kiwi, while fresh, plushy toast drips with hot butter. The whole experience is given additional depth by the mineral influence of the region’s terroir, an homage to the fine soil that helped produce these masterpieces. Expect to lose sleep as you unravel the mysteries of Chassagne-Montrachet in your mind, slowly and carefully, savoring each sensation to its fullest. Anyone who experiences these wines becomes infatuated almost immediately, as the glass speaks to something primal and emotional within.
Many wine geeks around the world consider these wines a priority for their collection, and for a good reason. If you wish to join their ranks, have a look at our selection, where we’ve isolated the finest work this commune has ever created for your perusal. After tasting one bottle, you will wish to own several dozen more, as these wines are nothing short of stellar. Their refreshing properties make them ideal for warm summer nights with your loved ones.
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2016 Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes93DECFrom vines planted in the early 1970s, the Grandes Ruchottes offers up a fairly reserved bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, preserved citrus, hazelnut, crème pâtissi&egr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $87.99
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2017 Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot92JSThis has an attractive array of ripe, brambly cherries with spicy nuances and a deep grain to the tannins. Good depth of fresh red and dark cherries. Even and balanced. This has so..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00
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2017 Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers94DECAnother Marc Morey wine that's returning after a frost-induced break in 2016, this is a delicate, refined Chassagne from Sabine Mollard with fresh, white flower and blossom aromas,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00
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2017 Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets94JSThis has some rich and ripe fruit on the nose with peach and nectarine aromas, delivering a very expressive impression. The palate has great weight and balance, excellent, fleshy f..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $139.00
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2017 Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet Chenovettes93DECLocated in what Sabine Mollard calls 'the valley of death', this premier cru was wiped out by frost in 2016 but is back with some aplomb in 2017. Yields were comparatively high - a..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $135.00
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2017 Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes93+RPThe 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes is also showing very well in bottle, unwinding to reveal aromas of green orchard fruit, mint, wheat toast and pastry cream. ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $84.99
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2017 Blain Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Boudriottes92BHSmoke and petrol-tinged aromas offer up notes of white peach, lemon zest and a hint of apricot. There is once again excellent volume to the intense and vibrant medium weight plus f..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $89.95
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2017 Thomas Morey Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot92JSThis has an attractive array of ripe, brambly cherries with spicy nuances and a deep grain to the tannins. Good depth of fresh red and dark cherries. Even and balanced. This has so..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.95
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2017 Thomas Morey Chassagne Montrachet les Embrazees92BHThere is an ever-so-mildly phenolic character (think olive oil nuances) to the airy and slightly riper spiced pear, apple, grapefruit and floral aromas. The seductively textured an..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $84.99