Chanson - Chassagne-Montrachet - White - 2022

Wine:

Adorned with a luxurious profile of barrel influence and delicate floral notes, the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet White is a wine still evolving, best left to develop further in the cellar. At this stage, the barrel ageing is evident, but it harmonises with the wine’s impressive power, generous body, and vibrant freshness, promising seamless integration over time. Allow it to refine for another 1 to 2 years in the cellar to enjoy it at its peak.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from August 30 to September 13, 2022. 3 plots selected from Chassagne-Montrachet winemakers, located in the heart of the Village, bordering the Premiers Crus and ideally facing South-East and South-West. Aged in oak barrels.

Color:

Bright, shiny gold.

Nose:

Still youthful, this wine reveals a luxurious character, with notes of fine wood from barrel ageing, beautifully complemented by delicate floral aromas.

Palate:

This is a wine in its early stages, with noticeable barrel ageing influences expressed through liquorice notes. Its impressive power, ample structure, and vibrant freshness suggest that the ageing will harmonise beautifully over time. Best enjoyed after 1 to 2 years of cellaring to allow it to reach its full expression.

Temperature:

Decant 1 hour before serving between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Foie gras, crayfish fricassee, scallop risotto with saffron, grilled fish, veal blanquette with early vegetables, cheeses: Époisses, Roquefort, Munster.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Founded in 1750, Chanson has been cultivating excellence for nearly three centuries, ensuring a timeless classic style that competes with the best, producing precise and pure wines, both white and red.

Awarded 1 star by the Guide RVF, the estate consistently achieves a high level of quality, supported by the rigor and resources of the Bollinger Group, which has managed it for the past 25 years.

With a heritage of excellence, meticulous vinifications, expertly controlled aging, and now organic cultivation, Chanson's success is no accident. The arrival of Vincent Avenel further enhances the clarity of expression across the estate's wide range of wines.