Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Dent de Chien Château de la Maltroye 2001
13.3%
0.75L
Intensity
Noble, elegant, dense and deep, thsi Chassagne-Montrachet premier cru pays hommage to Chardonnay, the king of Burgundy.
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Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Dent de Chien Château de la Maltroye 2001
The wine
With an exceptional eye for detail, Jean-Pierre de Champs from Château de la Maltroye wishes to let the terroir fully express itself. To create this Chassagne-Montrachet premier cru, he opted for heat-controlled, alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation on lees and a year-long maturation. It has a pale, golden colour and gives off delicate aromas of white fruit, citrus and butter. Dense but lifted by a pleasant acidity, the unctuous palate promises good ageing potential and calls for pairings with noble dishes like lobster.
About the Producer Château de la Maltroye
Owned since 1940 by the Cournut family, Château de la Maltroye, located in Chassagne-Montrachet, has 13 hectares of vineyards, 70% of which are premier cru and two hectares are in Santenay. In the cellar, the whites are fermented in barrels with lees stirring, their élevage lasting 12 months. The reds undergo cold pre-fermentation and their barrel élevage lasts between 14 and 18 months. The domaine is managed by Jean-Pierre Cornut, a former aeronautical engineer. The wines are high-quality, fresh and fruity, with great potential.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marked label, 1 Marginally damaged labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.3 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet
Classification: Premier Cru
Owner: Château de la Maltroye
Vintage: 2001
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: white fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
