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 2010 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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- $55
Melon, mango and tropical fruit notes are all found on this soft, open wine. It is full and round, with an attractive, simple fruitiness, and acidity that cuts through on the finish.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Vincent Prunier 2010 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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This is taut and minerally, with intense acidity. The structure comes from tangy notes of lemon zest and peach skin. There is some discreet wood aging, but it remains crisp and refreshing.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Louis Latour 1998 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $40
Scents of pineapple and hazelnuts open into a lush, spicy, forward, slightly toasty wine with immediate drinkablility and appeal.
— P.G.
(11/1/2000)
Louis Latour 2000 Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $44
Open and inviting, this wine lays out traditional Chardonnay aromas and flavors of peach and citrus accented by toasty oak in a powerful and easily understood wine. There’s a certain lack of finesse that’s more than made up for by rich and expressive flavors.
— W.E.
(8/1/2002)
Louis Latour 2000 Les Chenevottes Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $47
This is a big, bold wine with scents of ripe pear and a hint of anise. The fruit seems to grow and add dimension in the mouth, featuring pears and peaches that are topped off with a dollop of spicy oak and butter.
— W.E.
(8/1/2002)
Joseph Drouhin 2003 Marquis de Laguiche Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $57
Seems slightly austere on the nose, with modest pear and melon fruit. But this medium-weight wine is more interesting on the palate, where it hints at honey, then flips direction and gives up gravelly stones and tough-skinned pears. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.
— J.C.
(4/1/2006)
Domaine Joseph Belland 2004 Pitois Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $82
Joseph Belland is based in neighboring Santenay, where the estate produces red wines. But this wine, from right next door in Chassagne, is a fine, ripe wine with some vanilla aromas and a rich texture balanced by some easy acidity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2006)
Ballot Millot et Fils 2004 Morgeot Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chassagne-Montrachet)
- $72
This wine hasn’t quite settled down yet. There is still some rusticity to it, which at the moment detracts from what is obviously rich fruit. Give it a year.
— R.V.
(12/1/2006)
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