Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 95; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 95; Tim Atkin (Decanter) 98; La Revue du Vin de France 99; Drinkability/cellaring: Neal Martin suggests 2025–2055

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, white flowers and oyster-shell salinity; subtle spice and toast, racy acidity, concentrated mid-palate and a long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, seared scallops, roasted chicken with cream, truffle dishes, foie gras. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, delicate sushi (torot), light tempura, Cantonese steamed shellfish.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; whole-cluster pneumatic pressing, débourbage, partial fermentation in stainless steel then in oak; aged ~14–17 months with low % new oak, monthly bâtonnage and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (created 1999 from Boisset family acquisitions) farms organically and biodynamically (Ecocert/Demeter), owns small Chevalier-Montrachet parcels in Puligny and focuses on low yields, high-density plantings and precise cellar work.