Domaine Vincent & François Jouard – Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées "Clos de la Truffiére" 2023
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2023
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 13.5 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
Description
"Les Chaumées" is one of the finest Premier Cru sites in Chassagne-Montrachet, combining power, minerality, and Burgundian elegance in a particularly precise way. The "Clos de la Truffière" parcel, however, produces an even more focused and terroir-driven style. The limestone and marl-rich soils lend the Chardonnay a striking salty tension and an exceptionally clear structure. Vincent & François Jouard deliberately interpret the site in a classic and restrained manner – focusing on balance, depth, and finesse rather than opulent breadth.
The 2023 Premier Cru appears incredibly vibrant and energetic, yet at the same time calm and perfectly harmoniously structured. The Chardonnay combines delicate ripeness with fresh minerality and a very precise, linear structure. Despite its concentration, the wine never seems heavy or dominant, but incredibly elegant and transparent. It is precisely this combination of tension, depth, and ethereal delicacy that makes "Clos de la Truffière" particularly fascinating.
The oak aging remains subtle and perfectly integrated, ensuring that the origin and vintage take center stage without compromise. As a result, the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru displays a magnificent Côte de Beaune style – mineral, elegant, with a long, salty-elegant finish and great aging potential.
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Notes of stone fruit and flint with a hint of vanilla.
Fleshy palate with ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and a silky finish.
Goes well with meaty fish, shellfish or poultry with a creamy sauce.
