Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils : Chassagne-Montrachet Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2022 du Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils

Cellaring Potential

This wine can be enjoyed in its youth but has cellaring potential until around 2032.

A balanced and well-structured Chassagne-Montrachet Red wine

The estate

Founded in 1920 by Arsène Amiot, the Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils spans 29 appellations in Bourgogne, including the prestigious Montrachet Grand Cru. Today run by Thierry and Fabrice Amiot (4th generation), with the involvement of Héloise (5th generation), this family estate stands out for the pioneering role of women in its history. Flavie Amiot, a Parisian entrepreneur, initiated estate bottling in the 1930s.

The vineyard

This emblematic cuvée of Chassagne-Montrachet comes from a dozen plots located at the foot of the slope, benefiting from exposures ranging from northeast to southwest. The vineyard covers 2.30 hectares oriented to the east, on clay-limestone soils. The vines are on average 45 years old.

Grape Variety

100% pinot noir.