Pied Mont Chauve, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes 2022 75cl

Want a Chardonnay that can turn dinner into an occasion without bringing wine-exam energy? This dry 2022 white comes from Les Chenevottes, a Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Expect citrusy freshness, orchard fruit and a chalky edge, backed by enough richness to feel generous rather than heavy.

• Appearance: Clear pale gold with a gentle green glint.
• Nose: Lemon peel, white peach, fresh flowers and toasted hazelnut.
• Palate: Dry and layered, with ripe orchard fruit and bright, mouthwatering acidity.
• Body: Medium-bodied, generous enough for richer dishes without weighing down your palate.
• Finish: Long, chalky and citrus-led, with a subtle nutty echo.

Pour it lightly chilled, then let it warm in the glass so the fruit and hazelnut notes open up. Put it beside herb-roasted chicken, turbot with brown butter or creamy mushroom pasta, where that fresh acidity cuts through richness.

If Chablis is your usual white Burgundy, this is the richer, rounder next chapter. Same Chardonnay, different kind of obsession.

Fun Fact: Les Chenevottes is a named Premier Cru vineyard, so the classification belongs to this specific Chassagne-Montrachet site, not simply the village.