Philippe le Hardi - Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc - 2023
Producer
Blend
WHITE
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Chassagne-Montrachet
UPC
0 15643 71389 7
Description
That's the great thing about this vintage - despite unstable weather conditions over the summer, the end result is stunning. The Chardonnay, Aligote
and Sauvignon grapes reached full maturity in perfect condition, while retaining enough freshness to live up to the reputation of Bourgogne white wines.
A warm, sunny end to the season enabled the grapes to reach optimum ripeness.
Food pairing
Pairs well with Carpaccio of scallops, blue cheeses, fresh goat’s cheese.
Potential and cellaring advice: 3 to 7 years. Serving temperature: 12C.
Tasting notes
The wine shows an intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit (such as peach and apricot), occasionally accented by notes of dried fruits and gentle spices. These wines
are full-bodied and expansive, marked by undeniable freshness and impressive length on the palate. The 2023 vintage is sure to delight even the most discerning
wine connoisseurs.
Terroir
In the south of the Cote de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, with Puligny, is the undisputed prince of all dry white wines: the divine Montrachet. The terroirs are
complex, with large marble stone quarries forming a rock face. Depending on the climate, the soil can be rich in limestone and pebbles, marly or sandy.
Vinification
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels.