The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière Blanc is a beautifully precise and mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of the highest and coolest Premier Cru vineyards in the southern Côte de Beaune. Produced from limestone-rich hillside parcels in La Fussière, the wine reflects Bachelet-Monnot’s elegant and terroir-focused philosophy, combining freshness, tension and subtle textural depth with remarkable clarity. The nose reveals lemon zest, white peach and ripe pear layered alongside white flowers, crushed stone and delicate hazelnut notes, giving the wine impressive lift and refinement.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit and gentle lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent precision and ageing potential. Careful élevage in restrained oak preserves the vineyard’s freshness and transparency while adding subtle structure and depth.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière Blanc is a superb Premier Cru Burgundy — mineral, refined and beautifully composed with outstanding freshness and finesse. Perfect with scallops, roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy risotto or soft washed-rind cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably through 2038+.
