Chassagne-Montrachet

The wine

Chassagne-Montrachet, together with Puligny-Montrachet, is the world reference for chardonnay. Jurassic limestone and marl soils produce whites of extraordinary precision and depth. The Grands Crus shared with Puligny — Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet — form the global pinnacle of chardonnay. Premiers Crus (Ruchottes, Caillerets, Morgeot, Embrazées...) are also remarkable. The style combines buttery richness and ripe fruit with intense mineral tension, allowing twenty years of ageing and more. Reds (pinot noir, formerly the village speciality) are rarer but can be excellent. Ideal pairings: grilled noble fish, lobster, seared foie gras, firm aged cheeses.