Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Chenevottes Domaine Gerard Thomas 2020

Country
France
Region
Cote d`Or
Producer
Domaine Gerard Thomas
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Luxurious
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Côte d’Or stretches from Dijon in the north to Santenay in the south, via Beaune. The wines produced here are more complex, more expensive and more lasting than elsewhere in Burgundy. They come from famous villages such as Vosne Romanee, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault and Puligny Montrachet. The region is divided into two parts, Côte de Nuits to the north and Cote de Beaune to the south. The first produces almost exclusively red wines, the second both red and whites. Cote d’Or takes its name from the Orient; the vines face east to make the most of limited sunlight.

Producer

Gerard Thomas has been running this Saint-Aubin based estate since 1982 and is now helped by his two daughters, Isabelle and Anne in both viticulture and winemaking. After expading the domaine in Cotes de Beaune, aquiring vineyards within premium locations such as Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet, the estate now holds 12 hectares of vines within the Cote d`Or.
Tasting Notes
This Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru has been fermented in French barrels of which 25% is new. 10 months in cask follows, with regular lees stirring for complexity. Intense on the nose with aromas of lemon citrus and green apple with smoky, toasted oak. Rich, round and generous on the palate with impressive concentration of further citrus and white stone fruit supported by bright, vibrant acidity which gives the wine a beautiful balance. The rich flavours linger on the finish.
Food
Pairs perfectly with rich fish dishes like sea bass, turbot or monkfish. Also with roast chicken.