2024 Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet Cote de Beaune, France

Chassagne-Montrachet is located to the south of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune and is one of Burgundy's greatest white wine appellations. It produces all appellations from village to Grand Cru. The word Chassagne comes from either the Latin 'cassanea' which means an oak wood, or 'cassanus' which means oak. Until the late 19th century the main settlement of this commune was known as Chassagne-le-Haut. However in 1879, in common with other villages in the Côte d'Or, the village was allowed to change its name replacing le Haut with name of their most famous Grand Cru Montrachet. The village appellation covers just over half of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Fermentation: Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new.

Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.

Tasting Note: The Chassagne-Montrachet Village is a pale-yellow colour with green highlights. It has a complex nose of almonds and yellow peaches. The mouth is round, generous with almond, apricot, and a hint of peppermint. Beautiful length and persistence.

Region : Côte de Beaune

Village : Chassagne-Montrachet

Appellation : Chassagne-Montrachet

Grape variety: Chardonnay

 Average vine age 30 years

Soil: Chalk and clay.

Average yield:40 hl/ha

Harvest: Hand picked

Cellaring Potential3-5 years