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    Chartron et Trébuchet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embazées"

    2018
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    History

    Situated in the heart of the Bourgogne Golden Triangle (Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault), Chartron et Trébuchet is now recognised for the very high quality of its white wines, which include five Grand Crus, and is held in high regard by connoisseurs as the creator of the greatest Puligny-Montrachets, symbolic of the company.

    Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embazées"

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay

    Origin

    South of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyards surround the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Along with Puligny-Montrachet it shares the undisputed prince of all dry white wines: Grand Cru Montrachet (pronounced Mon-rachet).
    The Climat "Les Embazées" is located South of the the appellation and on the edge of the village of Santenay.

    Soil

    The vineyards lie on an excellent limestone and stony soil.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation is carried
    out in oak barrels, 50% new oak. The wine is aged for 15 months in oak barrels with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Embazées"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Pale yellow in colour.

    Nose

    When young this wine has roasted and lemony notes, which will merge over time to gain complexity and giveway to more subtle notes of white flowers like jasmine
    and hawthorn.

    Palate

    The palate is incredibly rich and powerful, balanced and distinguished.

    Recommendations

    Blends elegantly with meat and fish with a noble and beautiful texture (veal or chicken in white sauce, roasted sea bass, but also foie gras) or grilled seafood and
    sauce (shrimp, lobster ...). Delicious as an aperitif and with cheeses with a light taste (Camembert, Brie, Blue cheese, Goat cheese, Gruyere...).

    Serving

    12-14°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 years.

    2018

    Ideal Conditions for High-Quality Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Beaune benefited from ideal conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter and generous spring rains recharging the water reserves, fine weather settled in from May. Generous sunshine and warm temperatures without excess allowed harmonious vineyard development.

    The hot and dry summer did not cause water stress thanks to the reserves accumulated in spring. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes. The harvest took place under ideal conditions between late August and mid-September depending on the sectors, with generous but controlled yields.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Côte de Beaune white wines are distinguished by their incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose with white fruits and citrus. On the palate, they combine great concentration, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Beaune display an intense ruby robe and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits and sweet spices. These are structured and powerful wines with fine and elegant tannins, perfectly reflecting their different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Côte de Beaune wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension.


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