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.
Louis Latour 2009 Morgeot Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $70
Very rich, still closed up, this is a wine that is packed with toasty wood. The fruit that is developing has flavors of sweet pear and pineapple, while the acidity comes through slowly, softly
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Alex Gambal 2009 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $62
Initially soft, this wine’s real mineral character only comes through slowly. The wine has richness and weight. Very textured, it could age well for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
Olivier Leflaive 2009 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
A steely wine, its acidity dominating the attractive toast, white fruits and grapefruit flavors. It is rich, full in the mouth, a wine that shows some opulence while also preserving a firm, strict structure.
— R.V.
(4/1/2012)
Roux Père et Fils 2010 Les Macherelles Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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While this full-bodied wine is currently closed up at this stage, apparent is the potential weight of the white and yellow fruits and the minerality. It will be rich and rounded, with a toast and citrus counterpoint.
— R.V.
(8/1/2012)
Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Morgeot Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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- $72
Full, soft and rich, this has flavors of ripe yellow fruit and red apple, with a textured edge. The wine is round and layered with delicious acidity. While its already to drink now, it will age for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Henri de Villamont 2009 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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Minerally acidity dominates this otherwise rich wine. Lemon and apricot notes combine well together, while a touch of almond pushes through to give extra complexity to this stylish, elegant wine.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Olivier Leflaive 2010 Grande Montagne Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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This is a tight, currently closed wine, but it has the potential to exude intense fruit and balancing acidity. It has weight and a taut, minerally texture, and the finish is fresh and lively. It will age over the medium term.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
Maison Champy 2010 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
This Chardonnay’s lemon and apricot flavors come wrapped in a tight texture. At the same time, it has a full, ripe mouthfeel, with wood-derived flavors that bring out an extra dimension of richness and ageability.
— R.V.
(4/1/2013)
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