The wine region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is located in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Joseph Drouhin or the Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of tropical, rhubarb or floral and sometimes also flavors of melon, mango or yeast.
In the mouth of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 65 estates and châteaux in the of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, producing 141 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
white wines from the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pistou soup complete, papillotes of simple salmon steaks or paella from an old spanish grandmother....
On the nose in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of minerality, green apple or stone and sometimes also flavors of pear, peach or honey. In the mouth in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Taking place on the 1st December at Christie’s London headquarters, the auction was made up of 87 lots which opened the Finest and Rarest Wines & Spirits auction. Bidding took place in the spectacular auction room where a selection of DWWA award winners was also available to taste before and throughout the auction. The DWWA auction attracted buyers from all over the world, across four continents. The rise and rise of Burgundy As noted by Christie’s wine specialist and auctioneer Charlie Fole ...
Rosa Kruger, a self-styled ‘farm manager’ who is a leading figure in world viticulture and has played a major role in the development of South Africa’s modern-day wine scene, has been announced as recipient of the Decanter Hall of Fame prize for 2022. She is also the first South African to join this exclusive group of wine world stars. This year marks the 39th edition of the award, previously known as Man or Woman of the Year and launched in 1984. Chris Maillard, Decanter’s Edi ...
Vacqueyras Vacqueyras is low-lying and mostly flat, and it was hit hard by the frost in 2021. Yields were down around 25%. Vineyards on slopes and near woodland were more likely to be spared, and those that were lucky went on to make precise, fresh, well-balanced reds. Most, however, are light and drinkable, destined to be drunk young. White varieties largely avoided the frost, and the quality is excellent – concentrated wines with impact, acidity and great balance. Scroll down to see tasting no ...
