Domaine Guy Amiot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Rouge 2021, 750ml

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Rouge 2021 is sourced from a 0.20 ha east-facing parcel in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, planted with 70-year-old Pinot Noir vines on clay and limestone soils. 
This hundred-year-old vine, still pruned in Cordon de Royat, reflects the village’s historic identity as a land of red wines. Grapes are fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, with 25% new oak used, then assembled in tank before bottling.

Tasting Note:

This is aromatically quite different as it’s much more somber and restrained with its aromas of red cherry, plum and earth along with a hint of the sauvage. The lighter weight and quite supple flavors possess both good energy and definition .

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Region: Chassagne Montrachet

Variety: Pinot Noir

Rating: Burghound 86-88