CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET
La Goujonne
South of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet is the undisputed prince of all dry white wines. Curved and often opulent, its attack is nicely lifted. On the palate, the richness and softness are a persistent match.
Name: Chassagne-Montrachet white
Vine age: 20 years
Density: 10,000 plants / hectare
Soil: Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pressing; settling then alcoholic fermentation in vats for 8 to 10 days; aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels with 20% new barrels.
Characteristic:
Visual: Bright gold lamé with green highlights
Olfactory: Hawthorn, acacia, honeysuckle, verbena, hazelnut...
Taste: Notes of honey, ripe pear, flint, sometimes toasted
Food and wine pairing: It is the ideal partner for noble white meats, such as poultry and veal in sauce. And let's not forget fish, whether spicy couscous or Asian-style curry and wok. Salmon, which is also highly aromatic, particularly appreciates it.