Nicolas Potel's Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2021 is an elegant white wine that reflects the typical characteristics of the famous Chassagne Montrachet appellation in the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine has a pale golden color with bright reflections and greenish nuances.
The bouquet is fine and elegant, with aromas of white flowers, pears and light notes of almonds and fresh hazelnuts. On the palate, the wine is clean and round, with well-integrated acidity and a pleasant freshness. The aftertaste is long and persistent, with hints of citrus and mineral accents typical of the region's calcareous soils
.Chassagne-Montrachet wines are known for their complexity and minerality, which are promoted by the limestone and lean soils as well as the continental climate with warm summers and cool winters. These conditions are ideal for growing Chardonnay, which produces exceptional quality wines in this region
.An interesting detail about this wine is the aging process. Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2021 matures on lees for 12 months, with 30% of the wine aged in new oak barrels, 40% in one-year barrels and 30% in two-year barrels. This method gives the wine extra depth and complexity without masking the freshness of the fruit
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