Domaine Chanson
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes Domaine 2023
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Domaine Chanson Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes is an exceptional 1.9 hectare plot located near the famous Montrachet. With clay-limestone soils on the renowned Chassagne stone, this vineyard faces south-west and benefits from fresh air that imparts purity and aromatic freshness to the wine. The wine has a beautiful pale gold color and a complex nose with floral fragrances, citrus zest, apricots, white peach, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is well-structured, precise, and taut, with a refined texture and a long, elegant finish. The gravelly, pebbly soil provides good drainage, while the southeast-facing slope allows the vines to ripen fully, preserving acidity. The name Les Chenevottes likely refers to hemp, a crop once grown here.
VINEYARD
Les Chenevottes is a 1.9-hectare Premier Cru parcel in Chassagne-Montrachet, situated directly adjacent to the celebrated Le Montrachet. Southwest-facing and positioned on the road to Saint-Aubin, the plot benefits from fresh air that conveys purity and vibrancy to the wine. The soils are clay and limestone, interwoven with the characteristic stone of Chassagne, forming an unmistakably mineral terroir organized into small interlocking blocs. That fragmented mosaic of soil drives concentration and complexity in the fruit, producing wines that reflect both the precision of their terroir and the freshness of their elevated, airy position.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked in small crates, followed by meticulous sorting. Whole bunch pressing for gentle extraction. Fermentation in barrel at low temperature for 15 to 20 days, favoring aromatic complexity and freshness. Aged on fine lees in French oak barrels, 20% new, ranging from one to six years old, in Domaine Chanson's 15th-century Bastion cellar. Bottled according to the lunar calendar.
VINTAGE
2023 opened with a mild winter before an unstable early spring settled into warm, even very warm temperatures by the end of May, encouraging rapid blossoming in excellent conditions. A water deficit through spring was never fully compensated, and July and August brought successive heat waves and storms. A final surge of heat at the end of August, reaching around 35°C, allowed the grapes to perfect their ripeness ahead of harvest. The white wines are expressive, with beautiful aromas of pale-fleshed fruit and outstanding structure.
TASTING NOTE
Gold. Intense aromas of citrus peel, apricot, and white peach with a hint of vanilla. Complex and well-structured on the palate, with a precise, sappy texture and a long, elegant finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Foie gras, seafood, grilled fish, fish in sauce, Citeaux, Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin, aged goat cheese
Color
White
Blend %
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$168
Reviews
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Precise aromas of minerals, persevered lemons, white flowers, orchard fruit and spices. The palate is tightly wound, supported by underlying power and tension. It finishes with steely purity and a creamy texture. Wonderfully balanced and focused."
Wine Spectator - December 15, 2025 "A ripe style, this displays peach and pineapple flavors wrapped in toasty oak. There’s fine, buried acidity driving the long aftertaste, where a briny, mineral element peeks through. Mouthwatering in the end."
Wine Enthusiast - June 1, 2026 "A concentrated bouquet of orchard fruit, led by white peach and Anjou pear, underpined by lilac and limestone. Bright acidity intensifies its salinity, then highlights soft pear and a trace of chamomile. It finishes clean, with a lingering saline edge."
Burghound - June 10, 2025 "A vague suggestion of rosemary oil can be found on the pretty floral and white orchard fruit-scented nose. The acceptably dense, succulent, round and rich middle weight flavors possess both good energy and detail while displaying solid length on the solidly powerful and lingering finish. This is a lovely Chenevottes of relative refinement."
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