Domaine Berthenet, Montagny 1er Cru Les Bonneveaux (blanc) 2016

Appellation: Montagny 1er Cru

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Color: White

Varietal(s): Chardonnay

About The Producer

The Berthenet family has been growing vines for about four centuries. The estate is located in Montagny in the Cote Chalonnaise. The estate works with passion to respect the environment. All the plots are planted from selected grafts from the estate's nursery.

Terroir & Vineyard Practices:

Bonneveaux comes from the only parcel located in Buxy that total 1.40 ha. The vines average 20 years-old. The plot sits with eastern exposure and is planted in clay-limestone soil with iron-oxide.

Tasting Notes

Les Bonneveaux is exquisite - a full-bodied, fruity, and delicate wine. It has bright aromas of citrus and green apple that are enhanced by the subtle oak treatment adding notes of browned butter. This wine is at its peak when served with dishes such as fillets of sole. Drink from 5-10 years.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimum maturity to achieve the best balance. The grapes are pressed gently. The juice is vinified and aged in stainless steel and demi-muids for 18 months. This treatment results in a more harmonious wine that highlights this unique terroir.

Press

  • "Lean, evoking apple, citrus and clove flavors. Vibrant and almost racy, with a lingering finish echoing lemon and clove notes. 200 cases made."- Wine Spectator