Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru

It should be kept for special meals like foie gras, fish in cream sauces, shellfish and white meats in rich sauces.

Situated in the south of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the 5 villages of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. Facing east and south-east, white Premier Cru soils are mainly made of brown clay and limestone. Chassagne-Montrachet produces 70 hectares of premiers crus. “Abbaye de Morgeot” is one of the 1er Crus of the village, bordering premier cru Morgeot. It is situated in the south of the commune, around an Old Abbaye. The soil is quite deep, with marl and limestone.

The fermentation takes place in wooden barrels, after which they are aged in barrel as well for 12-15 months before being bottled.

The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines. Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d'Or it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy.