| Vineyard area in hectare | 0.36 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 220m |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Year of planting | Before 1970 |
| Harvest date | 8/30/2022 |
| Oak maturation in month | 12 |
| % ABV | 13.5% |
| % of new oak | 25% |
| Bottling date | 2/6/2024 |
| Number of bottles produced | 2128 |
Château de la Crée
Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 2022
« Clos Chareau »
75cl bottle
Tasting notes
The nose is elegant and ripe. The freshness on the palate perfectly balances the wine’s richness, with aromas of stone fruit and exotic fruit, conveying this vintage’s exposure to sunshine. A sapid finish lingers with lovely hints of hazelnut and toast.
The Vineyard
In the South of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny share the undisputed prince of dry white wines: the divine Montrachet (pronounced Mon-rachet). This beautiful and broad coteau brings excellence to both of Burgundy’s star varietals. Chalky soils cover the higher part, while deeper clay rich soils are found beneath. The “Clos Chareau” Climat is located at the foot of the hill, well drained and drenched in sun.
The Vintage
2022 is synonymous with a vintage of great quality and the return of satisfying volumes.
After a mild and dry winter, the growing season arrived early. Spared by the April frost, the warm spring accelerated plant growth, favoring early flowering and optimal fruit set. After particularly dry spells during winter and spring, late June rains were timely. A hot, dry and at times scorching summer allowed for a good ripening, although in places the vines did react to hydric stress.
Mid-August rainfall will be decisive by constant sunshine until the harvests, which started on 25th August in the Côte de Beaune and 2nd September in the Côte de Nuits.