We skip the southern wall of Montrachet to set foot in Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus. It is also the neighbor of Chassagne 1er Cru Dents de Chiens. it should be noted that part of Blanchots is in the village appellation, it is Blanchots Dessous.
Story
Location
Surface of the production area: small terroir of 1ha 17a 15ca
Altitude: 250-260 m
This terroir was an integral part of the Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet appellation until its cutting in the 1930s and its final classification as Premier Cru.
Altitude: 250-260 m
This terroir was an integral part of the Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet appellation until its cutting in the 1930s and its final classification as Premier Cru.
Terroir
It is quite common with that of the Grand Cru Criot Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines rest on a limestone bedrock from the Middle Jurassic, like all its neighbors. There is a small layer of very fine white clays and a light and well-draining slope which makes it possible to produce very elegant and well-made wines.
In the vineyard
Control method: reasoned control
Manual harvest: 100%
Manual harvest: 100%
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
100 % whole berries
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
Ageing
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (1 vintage old barrel)
100 % oak barrels (1 vintage old barrel)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5 ABV
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 12-14°C
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Tasting notes
Subtle wine, quite reserved at the beginning of its youth, which over time releases all the complexities of limestone and white earths.
Food and wine pairings
Ideally suited to grilled shellfish or in sauce, a sea bass or Saint-Pierre de ligne.
