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Chassagne Montrachet
 

Chassagne-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune is famous for the great white wines produced in the 5 appellations (see below) including 3 grands crus. Montrachet, the most famous of them, is often called "king of white wines".

Chassagne-Montrachet until recently produced mainly red wines. Although a few of them can match with the best of the Burgundy region, the overall Chassagne-Montrachet red production cannot be compared with Corton and Volnay.

Nowadays, 60% of the wines in Chassagne-Montrachet are white. They are among the best in Burgundy, even in France and are increasingly popular.

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Chassagne Montrachet wine information :

Appellations in Chassagne Montrachet:

Appellation Chassagne Montrachet Controlée

Appellation Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru

Appellation Montrachet Grand Cru

Appellation Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru

Appellation Criots Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru

Location: South of Côte de Beaune
Place:

Chassagne Montrachet, Remigny

Soil:

Clayey limestone

Size: 350 ha (865 acres)
Production:

2 million bottles
60%: white - 40%: red

Grapes:

Red: Pinot Noir
White: Chardonnay

Type of wines: Fruity full-body red wine
Full-flavored white wine
Age:

Red: 3 to 10 years
White: 5 to 20 years

Vintages:
(recommended)
Red: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1993
White: 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1989, 1985
Aromas in Chassagne Montrachet:

Red:
Cherry
Blackcurrant

White:
Almond
Ripen apple
Honey

Food:

Red:
Roast game

White:
Grilled fish
White meat
Fish in white sauce

Cheese:

 

White:
Langres
Saint Nectaire

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