Chassagne-Montrachet Wines
While both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are produced within the Chassagne-Montrachet Wine Region, it’s the white wines that are considered some of the best in the world according to our Chassagne-Montrachet Wine Reviews. Located in the Côte de Beaune, the southern area of the Côte d’Or, the unique balance of terroir, proper natural drainage, climate and low yields can lead to astoundingly intense and complex wines. With 55 premier crus and 3 grand crus, the wines from this region are consistently some of the highest rated in our Chassagne-Montrachet Wine Ratings. One of the most famous grand cru sites is Le Montrachet, which produces wines from 100% Chardonnay and is shared with the neighboring village of Puligny-Montrachet. These wines have an elegant harmony of intense fruit, minerality, smoke and delicate, toasty flavors imparted by oak barrel fermentation and aging. Our Chassagne-Montrachet Wine Guide illustrates some of the top wines as well as the best values throughout the region.
Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2005 Cuvée Signature Premier Cru Morgeot Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $34
The wine continues the rise in quality of whites from this producer. It is refined, elegant, not powerful, but with a great balance between wood and fruit, and a long, lingering green fruit aftertaste.
— R.V.
(5/1/2008)
Roux Père et Fils 2005 Les Macherelles Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $75
This is a wine that is about tropical fruits, softness and ripeness. It is definitely full-bodied, needing to show its structure, but the spice, toast and yellow fruit flavors are all immediately attractive.
— R.V.
(5/1/2008)
Corton André 2005 Les Blanchots Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
This wine combines both the richness of 2005 with the minerality of the terroir, a balance that works well. It is certainly full but never overblown, restrained by a streak of steel and by the green apple flavors.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Bouchard Pere & Fils 2006 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
With its tight minerality and vivid green fruits, this is a fine representative of the freshness and richness of 2006. While Bouchard Père is generous with the wood, it does not dominate because the fruit flavor texture and finishing freshness are so important.
— R.V.
(10/1/2008)
Xavier Monnot 2007 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- Editors' Choice
- $66
An impressively complex wine for one with only a village appellation. There is a definite minerality mixed with lime and other citrus flavors. A hint of wood spice, stone fruits, green plums and a fine concentration. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports. Editors’ Choice.
— R.V.
(10/1/2009)
Domaine Marc Morey 2007 Les Blanchots Dessous Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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- $72
A beautifully crisp, steely wine, initially delicate, then revealing depths of citrus and green plum flavors with light toast and the freshest acidity. There is a final spice from wood and tight structure from the fruit. Imported by Robert Kacher Imports.
— R.V.
(10/1/2009)
Bouchard Pere & Fils 2007 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $63
A fine, fruity but structured wine. It brings together many attractive elements of crisp fruits, ripe peaches, toast and a definite tight structure for aging. Keep for 2–3 years.
— R.V.
(7/1/2010)
Joseph Drouhin 2008 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $56
A big, ripe wine that also keeps an edgy character, typical of the year. It has a fine contrast between full apple and pear fruits and a zesty tang of acidity and texture. It does need a few months’ aging.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
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