Philippe Bouzereau Chassagne-Montrachet 2023
Brimming with rich, ripe fruit flavours of Mirabelle, greengage and quince, with a citrus twist and caramel overtones. The full and opulent palate is beautifully balanced by a streak of fresh minerality through to a smooth, elegant finish.
In the southern part of the Côte de Beaune lies the appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, which was created in 1937. It sits on a fine broad hillside which brings out the very highest expression of Chardonnay in a style that is typically minerally yet succulent, and often floral with hints of hazelnut. Chassagne-Montrachet's vineyards are characterised by a complex mix of soil types, primarily limestone and clay, with variations including marl, scree, gravel, and even some sandy areas. These soils, especially the clay-limestone, are renowned for providing optimal conditions for growing high-quality Chardonnay grapes, contributing to the appellation's celebrated reputation. The grapes for this cuvée come from deep and clay-rich soil at the bottom of slopes, with more superficial layers and stony elements at the top. The vines are carefully hand-harvested at optimal maturity.
The grapes were pneumatically pressed. Fermentation took place on the fine lees in oak barrels, with regular bâtonnage. The wine was spent 18 months ageing in French oak barrels, of which 30% were new. It was bottled after light clarification.
The Bouzereau family has been growing vines in Meursault for nine generations, dating back to the 18th century. The current Château de Cîteaux was established by Philippe Bouzereau (senior) in the 1960s. His son Philippe (junior) took over the running of the estate in 2006, having completed his studies in Beaune and worked vintages in Beaujolais, Australia and New Zealand and has now been joined by his brother Charles. The 18 hectares of vines are cultivated according to the principles of la ‘Lutte Raisonnée’, or sustainable farming. Philippe passionately believes in letting the wine express its terroir, through minimum intervention in the winery and a judicious use of oak. He has certainly achieved this, as the resulting wines are rich, concentrated and showcase the terroir beautifully.
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