Communal, Chassagne-Montrachet, AOC Chassagne-Montrachet, Blanc, 2020

This name derives from the vineyard located in a humid ground.

Story

Location
Production area : 8,4 ha
Altitude : 230-250 m
Terroir
Plot located in the northern part of the appellation, close to Puligny from which it takes its minerality. It comes from one of our own vineyards, planted in 1952 and a neighboring plot.
Soil : Calcareous Clay
In the vineyard
Maximum yield authorized : 57hl/ha
Wine-Growing method : organic (non-certified)
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Ageing
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,60 ABV
Age of vines: 65 years years old

Advice

Serving
Serving temperature : 11-13°C
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2028
Tasting notes
Hawthorn and honeysuckle aromas mixing with hazelnut and fresh butter. The palate is mellow and lasting, lifted up with a nice minerality. A charming and rather imposing wine.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with a veal tenderloin or creamy scallops.