Au Pied du Mont Chauve : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Clos Saint Jean" 2019

A powerful and charming Chardonnay wine by Domaine Au Pied du Mont-Chauve

The estate

Daughter of one of the greatest wine-producing families in Burgundy, Francine Picard took over her father’s estate at the end of the 1990s. The Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve extends over the communes of Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin, in the heart of the most beautiful climats and terroirs of Burgundy.

Seeking to create a synergy between the land and the wines, Francine Picard cultivates her plots of land based on the principles of biodynamic viticulture and instills her passion and utter care to produce wines that reflect the identity of their terroir. From a vineyard of 110 hectares worked in "agro-ecology", the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes of the Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve are renowned for their quality, their precision and their elegance. In May 2019, Antoine Lepetit de la Bigne, a specialist in biodynamic viticulture, joined the estate’s team as the Technical Director.

The vineyard

Located in the centre of the village, the climat from which this Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean 2019 wine is made is one of the oldest in Chassagne. The vines were mostly planted in the 1940s on gentle, south-east facing slopes with very red (iron oxide), light, shallow and stony soils.

The vintage

The 2019 vintage is marked by a hot and dry year with three heatwaves between June and the end of August. Although the quantities were moderate due to the lack of water, the quality was exceptional. The Chardonnay grapes are rich and ripe, yet well-balanced and very fine. 2019 is a great vintage for ripe Pinot Noirs and boasted a great intensity, balance and finesse.

Vinification and ageing

Harvested and sorted by hand, the grapes are pressed whole. With a deep respect for Burgundian tradition, the alcoholic fermentation is carried out in barrels.
The wine is aged for 18 months on its lees, including 10 months in oak (Burgundy barrel).

The blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean 2019 by Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

The nose presents delicious vanilla notes. The dense and rich palate is elegant and possesses a seductive complexity and richness.

Food and wine pairing

Calf's sweetbreads, fish served with a sauce, poultry, lobster or foie gras will all complement the aromatic palette of this wine.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve at 12°C.

Cellaring

This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean 2019 by Domaine Au Pied du Mont Chauve can be kept until 2029 to reveal all its aromatic richness.