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Pascal Marchand is a master of aromatics, a fact that is particularly prevalen... Pascal Marchand is a master of aromatics, a fact that is particularly prevalent in his supple and seductive Bourgogne Blanc. From parcels around Savigny-les Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and the Hautes Cotes de Nuits, this wine has floral notes, hints of... more

“Montangis� represents Montbourgeau’s oldest parcel: Chardonnay with a f... “Montangis� represents Montbourgeau’s oldest parcel: Chardonnay with a few stray interplanted vines of Savagnin and Poulsard, planted in 1930 by her grandfather Victor Gros in a particularly stony and fossil-rich vineyard. Montangis is vinified... more

This elite cuvée of Chardonnay is Madame Deriaux’s special selection from h... This elite cuvée of Chardonnay is Madame Deriaux’s special selection from her best Chardonnay plantings. Like the pure Savagnin cuvée, it is left to age for many months (in this instance usually 48 to 60 months) in barrel without racking and... more

Rigorous selection and traditional methods of vinification and elevage ensures... Rigorous selection and traditional methods of vinification and elevage ensures that Jaffelin's wines give the most complete expression of the soil. This Crémant is entirely Chardonnay and quite pale, develops floral and citrus aromas, evolving to... more

Pale yellow with silvery glints. Citrus aromas (pink grapefruit, orange, lemon... Pale yellow with silvery glints. Citrus aromas (pink grapefruit, orange, lemon), and acacia honey. Notes of aniseed, citrus and white peach. A precise wine with pleasant roundness. Pair with an amuse bouche, seafood platter, or Comté cheese. more

This Chardonnay draws finesse and elegance while retaining an incomparable min... This Chardonnay draws finesse and elegance while retaining an incomparable minerality. A wine for laying down, its power will only be tamed after two years. However, the most patient will rediscover the aromas of grilled almonds and gunflint after five... more

Chardonnay from 75 year old vines on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soil. But... Chardonnay from 75 year old vines on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soil. Butteaux is a sub-climate of Premier Cru Montmains. A chalky soil mixed with clay gives this left bank richness. The deeper clays of this site tend to do well in warmer years,... more

Lovely notes of citrus blossom and red berries charm the nose and the palate i... Lovely notes of citrus blossom and red berries charm the nose and the palate in this structured, round and lively rosé. Both delightful on its own as well as with food, its lightness and fine bead dances across the palate playfully. Blend: 45% Pinot... more

This is an ephemeral cuvée of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin, because of the... This is an ephemeral cuvée of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Savagnin, because of the problems with the 2021 vintage. The 2021 5 Étoiles is a light ouillé white that is quite light and fresh, with 13% alcohol. It was bottled in October 2022 after an... more

Certified biodynamic Chardonnay from 35+ year old vines on a 0.74ha parcel in ... Certified biodynamic Chardonnay from 35+ year old vines on a 0.74ha parcel in lieu dit En Monsard. The 2022 Mâcon-Bussières Le Monsard has a livelier bouquet than the Clos de la Crochette with peach skin and caramelized pear aromas. The palate is... more

Its robe displays a straw colour with some pale gold reflections. On the nose,... Its robe displays a straw colour with some pale gold reflections. On the nose, its aromatic complexity reveals aromas of slightly honeyed white flowers. It is well balanced on the palate: the freshness of Chardonnay is balanced by a slightly mellow note. more

100% Chardonnay, with some grown in Pierry, and around 90% from grand cru vine... 100% Chardonnay, with some grown in Pierry, and around 90% from grand cru vineyards in Chouilly, Oiry and Cramant. The wine is a blend of 2 vintages and spends 6 years on its lees. 7 grams dosage. Bright notes of citrus fruit with an underlying... more

Pascal Lallement's Brut Champagne is exactly the wine one would expect from a ... Pascal Lallement's Brut Champagne is exactly the wine one would expect from a top village in the Montagne de Reims—a bold Champagne driven by high quality red varieties. The bulk of the wine (75%) is Pinot Noir and Meunier from the hillside bowl of... more

This Chardonnay is sourced from a single vineyard in the plain directly in fro... This Chardonnay is sourced from a single vineyard in the plain directly in front of the village of Meursault, whole-cluster pressed and aged in stainless steel. It is a fruity Chardonnay, with citrus fruits of lemon and grapefruit. This wine is very... more

From 100% Chardonnay this wine is fleshy, with a mélange of citrus, melon and... From 100% Chardonnay this wine is fleshy, with a mélange of citrus, melon and mineral aromas and flavors, a bright profile and good persistence. The 2022 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has a quite backward nose that needs more tension. The... more

This brut cuvée comes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger, made solely with gran... This brut cuvée comes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger, made solely with grand cru Chardonnay. The blend is usually of 2-3 vintages. The wine goes through 100% malolactic fermentation, then rests en tirage for 36 months. Finesse plays a lead role... more

Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belon... Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belongs to the Thevenet family. Each of these three small properties features classic Mâconnais clay-limestone soils and is farmed organically and worked and harvested... more

A selection of Grand Cru-rated fruit from the villages of Avize, Oger and Cram... A selection of Grand Cru-rated fruit from the villages of Avize, Oger and Cramant. A delicate bouquet of lemon blossoms opens to a velvety, intense and suave mouthful of pure, racy Chardonnay fruit. Commentary: The Champagne Petit & Bajan Nuit Blanche... more

The breadth and depth of this wine are a testament to the high proportion and ... The breadth and depth of this wine are a testament to the high proportion and exceptional quality of the reserve wines that have gone into the blend. Bright, clear, pale gold tints woven with very fine bubbles. The freshness of the Chardonnay, aromas... more

“Les Voisines� (“the neighbors�) comes from 2.35 hectares of Chardonna... “Les Voisines� (“the neighbors�) comes from 2.35 hectares of Chardonnay spread among four parcels in Arbois: Curoulet, En Flandre, Les Corvées, and La Platière, with soils ranging from gravelly marl to calcareous marl to blue marl. The fruit... more