Au Pied du Mont Chauve : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Vergers" 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Vergers" 2025 from Au Pied du Mont Chauve

Tasting notes

Appearance
The wine typically displays a pale yellow to golden hue, characteristic of the estate's white wines.

Nose
True to the identity of its climat, the nose reveals great aromatic purity around notes of white flowers, citrus fruits and stone fruits, subtly enhanced by delicate buttery and toasted touches from the ageing.

Palate
The palate stands out for its finesse and precision. It offers a very clear mineral tension that perfectly balances the natural richness of the grape variety, unveiling a structure that is both dense and refreshing.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs harmoniously with pan-fried or grilled noble fish, as well as roasted shellfish. It also beautifully accompanies poultry in a creamy mushroom sauce, or cooked pressed cheeses such as Beaufort or Comté, or even a matured goat's cheese.

Serving and cellaring

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Vergers" 2025 has significant cellaring potential, allowing its structure and complexity to flourish over the years.

The finesse and mineral tension of a great white wine from Chassagne-Montrachet

The estate

Founded in the late 2000s, the Au Pied du Mont Chauve estate has made a name for itself with its "haute couture" approach in Burgundy. Located in Chassagne-Montrachet, this 35-hectare property is now led by Francine Picard, heiress to the founding family. Driven by a profound respect for the terroir, the estate distinguishes itself through certified organic viticulture and rigorous biodynamic practices. Thanks to a prestigious parcel of vineyards and highly precise winemaking, the property crafts authentic wines that combine elegance with the pure expression of their exceptional climats.

The vineyard

The "Les Vergers" climat is a historic terroir of Chassagne-Montrachet, once dedicated to fruit trees before being planted with vines in the 1960s and 1970s. Facing north-east on a gentle slope, this parcel lies on stony, highly mineral soils dominated by white marls. The vineyard is cultivated with strong agro-ecological commitment, including biodynamic practices, natural grass cover and horse ploughing to preserve soil vitality and biodiversity.

Winemaking and ageing

Harvesting is entirely done by hand, followed by rigorous sorting in small crates. The whole bunches are gently pressed before an overnight settling in stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barrels with indigenous yeasts. The making of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Vergers" 2025 continues with ageing on lees for around 18 months, including 10 months in oak barrels, bringing structure and complexity to the wine while preserving the vibrancy of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay