The 2020 Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain Chassagne-Montrachet is a refined village-level white Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune, produced from 100% Chardonnay. The fruit comes from a single parcel named Les Voillenots, planted by Marc-Antonin Blain’s grandfather in 1976, where mature vines send their roots deep into fissured limestone bedrock. The warm 2020 vintage delivered excellent concentration while maintaining freshness, producing a wine with ripe aromas of lemon, green orchard fruit and apricot, layered with subtle floral, creamy and mineral notes.
On the palate, it is rich, concentrated and generously textured, with ripe citrus and stone fruit supported by fresh acidity and underlying limestone minerality. Periodic lees stirring during élevage contributes additional creaminess and depth, while the wine retains enough freshness to balance the natural richness of the vintage. The finish is persistent and layered, offering considerably more concentration and complexity than might be expected from a village-level Chassagne-Montrachet.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for white Burgundy lovers looking for mature Chassagne-Montrachet from a small, highly regarded grower. The combination of old-vine Chardonnay from the single Les Voillenots parcel and the generous 2020 vintage gives this wine impressive richness and character without moving into Premier Cru pricing. It is drinking beautifully now and is particularly suited to those who enjoy a fuller, more textural style of white Burgundy. Pair with roast chicken, grilled lobster, scallops, creamy mushroom dishes, baked fish or aged Comté.
