Au pied du Mont Chauve - Saint-Aubin 1er cru - Le Charmois - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 white Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois is a masterful blend of freshness and depth. It features delicate notes of lees reduction, a floral touch, and a noble oaky aroma, creating a flattering and well-balanced nose. On the palate, the concentration and maturity of the vintage are evident, offering a fresh, rich, and buttery style. This is complemented by luxurious aging, which will require an additional one to two years to fully refine. This exceptional wine has been rated 93/100 by the Committee, highlighting its quality and potential.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand.

Color:

Bright gold.

Nose:

Aromas of white flowers and fine notes of lees reduction, underlined by hints of toast.

Palate:

Fresh and well-balanced with delicate fruit, this cuvée offers rich, concentrated, well-balanced juice, coupled with luxurious ageing.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Crustaceans, bouchée à la Reine, pike-perch fillet with white butter, Arctic char, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030.

"Au pied du Mont Chauve" (At the foot of the Bald Mountain) is the high-end selection from the Picard family, featuring prestigious cuvées from the renowned terroirs of Burgundy. These wines are produced from vines cultivated using biodynamic practices, treated with the same care as Grand Cru wines, and have been recognized in the 2024 RVF Green Guide.

Boasting some of the finest plots in Chassagne, Puligny, and Corton, this high-end label crafts exquisite, meticulously aged gems. The selection is exclusive and focused, highlighting the refinement of Chassagne-Montrachet, a vineyard the Picard family has cultivated for 70 years, as well as the Saint-Aubin 1er Cru. This collection is a testament to the family's commitment to quality and their deep connection to the land.