Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Macherelles

2020
Bachelet, Jean-Claude
France
Burgundy

Full east exposure. Macherelles is normally the most open upon release of Bachelet's 1er Cru. Native fermentation. Aged in French oak barrels for 24 months (15% new). 30-45 g/L sulfur added at bottling.

92 points
"Notes of minty green pear, white flowers, nutmeg, cantaloupe melon and freshly baked bread preface the 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles, a medium to full-bodied wine with a satiny attack that segues into an ample but racy mid-palate. Seamless and expressive, this will drink well young."
William Kelley,
Wine Advocate
January 2023
90-92 points
"A slightly more elegant nose reveals aromas of green fruit, citrus rind, resin and a whiff of carnation. There is plenty of citrus influence on the palate of the medium weight flavors that conclude in a bone-dry, youthfully austere and somewhat attenuated finale though I suspect that will change will bottle age."
Allen Meadows ,
Burghound
June 2022

SKU/Code: 
DB9793-20
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chardonnay