Retour Au pied du Mont Chauve - Chassagne-Montrachet - Blanc - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Burgundy
DESIGNATION: AOP Chassagne-Montrachet
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Beautiful bright golden yellow color.
Nose Very seductive and typical Chardonnay, with notes of butter, hazelnut and dried fruit.
Palate Pleasing, rich and open, this cuvée's unifying style unfurls a round, creamy juice. A fine expression of the Côte de Beaune!
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Fine charcuterie, fish or poultry in sauce, foie gras, cheeses.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine "Au pied du Mont Chauve" represents the high fashion selection of the Picard family: cuvées from prestigious Burgundy terroirs, made from vines grown biodynamically and tended as if they were Grand Crus.

Owning the finest parcels in Chassagne, Puligny, and Corton, this high fashion address, featured in the RVF Guide, crafts true gems with perfectly controlled aging. A confidential and focused range that highlights the refinement of Chassagne-Montrachet, which the Picard family has been cultivating for over 70 years.
Wine The 2021 white Chassagne-Montrachet exudes fully mature Chardonnay! With its notes of butter and fine oak, hazelnut, and dried fruits, it charms effortlessly. The rich, ripe, and indulgent structure reflects the same level of care, offering volume, a round and creamy profile with a lot of finesse; it's a very pleasant wine, already well-opened, crafted in a rich and unifying style. A beautiful expression of the Côte de Beaune and a Chassagne that fulfills all its promises! Rated 93/100 by the Committee.
Vinification Hand-harvested, whole bunches pressed.
Aged 18 months on lees, including 10 months in wood (pièces bourguignonnes and foudres).
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 93/100 by our Committee!