VINCENT BACHELET - Chassagne-Montrachet Les Benoites 2024

This Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Benoites" 2024 is a highly noble red wine that brilliantly combines structure, generosity, and elegance. Sourced from 50-year-old Pinot Noir old vines planted on a southeast-facing clay-limestone terroir, it beautifully expresses the richness of this prestigious appellation from the southern Côte de Beaune. A meticulous 15-month aging in oak barrels gives it a beautiful complexity, making it an excellent gastronomic wine.

Wine Tasting Notes

• The Aromatic Profile: An expressive and complex nose, marked by intense aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle floral notes, and delicate hints of spices derived from its aging.
• The Structure: On the palate, the wine is harmonious, structured, and highly distinguished. It displays a generous yet perfectly controlled body, stretching into a delicate and lingering finish.
• The Character: A distinguished red wine, both fleshy and elegant, ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines with depth and finesse.

Serving & Cellaring Advice

• Cellaring Potential: 5 to 10 years (it can be enjoyed today after opening slightly ahead of time to release its fruit, or cellared patiently).
• Serving Temperature: Between 15 and 16°C.

Food & Wine Pairings

This red Chassagne-Montrachet is the perfect match for special shared moments, family gatherings, and gastronomic dining:

• Regional Dishes and Meats: It is the ideal partner for an authentic fondue bourguignonne, fine cuts of white meat, or roasted poultry.
• Gourmet Aperitif: Perfect to start a dinner around premium charcuterie or gourmet platters.
• Cheeses: Pairs wonderfully with hard cheeses such as an aged Beaufort or a mature Comté