Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru

2021

"Clos des Chevaliers"

100% Chardonnay

Region: Bourgogne

ESTATE HISTORY

This Clos has been a Chartron family Monopole since 1917. Domaine Jean Chartron has a long historical background, having been established in 1859. It has a unique portfolio of vineyards that includes three famous clos: Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Pucelle, Puligny-Montrachet Clos du Caillerets, and Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers.

TERROIR

Surface: 1.36 acres

Exposure:

East, southeastern
Type of soil : clay and limestone

VITICULTURE

Organic and biodynamic practices.

All operations are carried out in the purest respect of traditions, based as much as possible on the astral movements and the lunar calendar.

WINEMAKING

100% Barrel fermentation (40% new oak barrels / 60% barrels aged 1 and up to 5 years). Maturing on fine lees for 14 months in barrel and 4 months in tank. The origin of the wood used is mainly from the Allier-Centre France.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Pale golden yellow. The nose is extraordinarily complex and intense with white flowers and dry fruits (walnut, chestnut). On the palate the wine is subtle, powerful, firm and concentrated.

The wine's golden colour conceals within it scents of bourbon vanilla and sandalwood. Upon tasting, initial flavours of star anise and liquorice coat the taste- buds. As the mouth begins to moisten once more, one is aware that this wine is worthy of its status.

Without doubt, this wine will achieve magnificence if allowed to mature in a cellar for 10 years.

This year, this Chevalier owes everything to its position on
the hillside. Its intense nose blends the freshness of
limestone, liquorice and wild herbs. Its breadth of flavour
and length are extreme. This is certainly the best vintage
since 2010.
To be served : from 2024 until 2034 at 13~15C°