Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Encégnières"

2020
Bachelet, Jean-Claude
France
Burgundy

The basic Chassagne bottling is made entirely from 50 year old vines in the lieu-dit Les Encégnières, which is shared by both Chassagne and Puligny. Though it is a large vineyard, only a tiny piece of Les Encégnières extends into Chassagne, just below the famous Bâtard-Montrachet. This prime source allows the Bachelets to make an exceptional village bottling of uncommon richness. 

90-92 points
"Pretty aromas of acacia blossom enjoy added breadth from ripe white orchard fruit and discreet citrus nuances. The beautifully textured, fleshy and round medium-bodied flavors possess excellent density and particularly so for a villages-level wine, all wrapped in a saline, palate coating and long finish. This is impressive for its level and very much recommended."
Allen Meadows,
Burghound
June 2022
90 points
"Offering up aromas of pear, melon, white flowers and nutmeg, the 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Encégnières is medium to full-bodied, satiny and gourmand, with a fleshy core of fruit underpinned by bright acids that temper its generosity of fruit."
William Kelley,
Wine Advocate
January 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB9792-20
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chardonnay