The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet is a beautifully layered and mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most respected modern domaines. Produced from carefully selected parcels across Chassagne-Montrachet, the wine reflects the domaine’s restrained and terroir-focused philosophy, balancing the appellation’s natural depth and texture with freshness, precision and subtle oak integration. The nose reveals lemon curd, white peach and ripe pear layered alongside white flowers, toasted hazelnut and delicate flinty notes, giving the wine impressive complexity and refinement.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a finely detailed mineral core. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit and savoury lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent balance and finesse. Careful élevage in predominantly older oak barrels contributes subtle richness and structure while preserving the wine’s crystalline purity and vineyard transparency.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Chassagne-Montrachet is a superb Côte de Beaune Chardonnay — textural, mineral and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and detail. Perfect with lobster, roast chicken, scallops, creamy mushroom dishes or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar gracefully through 2040+.
