Au Pied du Mont Chauve : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chaumées" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chaumées" 2023 Au Pied du Mont Chauve

Tasting

Appearance

The wine reveals a clear and luminous hue, typical of its grape variety, with a beautiful brightness free of excessive opulence.

Nose

The nose opens with a vibrant bouquet of fresh red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and redcurrant. Subtle floral notes of violet intertwine with delicate mineral and stony hints.

Palate

The attack is supple and smooth, offering a creamy texture. The mid-palate reveals a beautiful complexity supported by silky, refined tannins. The finish, full of elegance, stretches over a beautiful length marked by a saline and stony minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with traditional Burgundian gastronomy. It will enhance dishes such as bœuf bourguignon, braised meats, a grilled veal chop or poultry in a mushroom sauce. It also pairs perfectly with feathered game and aged cheeses.

The elegance and precision of a great red wine from Chassagne-Montrachet

The estate

Created in the late 2000s by Francine Picard, the Au Pied du Mont Chauve estate highlights her family's historic winegrowing heritage in Burgundy. Located on the prestigious villages of the Côte de Beaune, the property covers around 35 hectares of vines cultivated according to the principles of biodynamics and agroecology. Today, Francine Picard, who represents the third generation at the helm of the estate, crafts precise, environmentally respectful terroir wines, placing the property among the region's leading benchmarks.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the famous Climat "Les Chaumées", located in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. The estate cultivates a half-hectare plot of vines aged around 50 years there. Ideally facing south-east, this mid-slope terroir lies on clay-limestone soils rich in marl, providing optimal drainage. The vineyard is managed with a rigorous environmental approach, including natural grass cover and the use of biodynamic preparations to preserve soil vitality.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage stands out for its paradoxical climatic conditions. Although the year was overall the warmest ever recorded, the summer period remained relatively temperate, allowing a beautiful acidity to be preserved. The harvest began on September 1st under a heatwave, requiring a swift picking to maintain the balance of the berries. The generosity of the vine called for green harvesting and rigorous sorting to retain only the fruit that had reached optimal maturity.

Vinification and ageing

To craft this Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chaumées" 2023, the grapes are hand-harvested and then destemmed. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Ageing then takes place over around 15 months in French oak barrels, including 25% new wood.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.