Chassagne-Montrachet AOC 2023, Domaine de la Galopière
Vineyard: Domaine de la Galopière
Grower: Claire and Gabriel Fournier
Age of Vines: 35 years old
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Village: Côte de Beaune
Region: Burgundy
Soil: Clay-limestone with white marl
Production Methods: Traditional vinification. 228 litre French oak barriques used for ageing. Ageing 9 - 12 months depending on the year.
Special Features: Small plot of O,15 Ha. Traditional sustainable viticulture. Grapes hand harvested at full ripeness with further selection on sorting tables. Vines are not chemically weeded but ploughed. No use of chemical treatments or insecticides.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Gold with green reflections
Nose: Hawthorn, acacia, citrus with a touch of vanilla and stony minerality
Palate: Opulence and power in structure, yet gracious, with a lively attack. Rich and balanced by freshness.
Length/Finish: Persistent fruit with flint minerality finish
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
