Joseph Drouhin : Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024 by Joseph Drouhin

Tasting

Colour
The glass shimmers with a delicate white hue and faintly golden highlights.

Nose
Intense and expressive, the nose reveals an enticing bouquet of white flowers, brioche and candied lemon. With time, it promises to evolve towards subtle notes of spice and toasted hazelnut.

Palate
The palate stands out for its precision and succulence, offering a texture of great delicacy. It is carried by a long aromatic persistence that ends on lovely floral and gingerbread notes.

Food and wine pairings

With its balance of richness and freshness, this fine French wine pairs beautifully with noble fish, seafood or white meats served with velvety cream or butter sauces.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate every nuance of this Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024, it is best served at around 13°C. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth for its brightness, but will continue to develop gracefully in the cellar until around 2034.

The elegance and finesse of a great white wine from the Côte de Beaune

The estate

Founded in Beaune in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a true institution in Burgundy. Today spanning nearly 100 hectares across the entire wine region, this historic house is renowned for its pioneering role in organic and biodynamic viticulture. Now run by the fourth generation of the family, with Frédéric Drouhin as president alongside Philippe, Véronique and Laurent, the estate upholds a tradition of excellence. It is distinguished by its constant pursuit of the authentic expression of Burgundian terroirs, while extending its reach as far as Oregon.

The vineyard

Located in the south of the Côte de Beaune, the village of Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the cornerstones of the famous “Côte des Blancs”. The vines dedicated to this cuvée thrive on gently sloping hillsides that enjoy excellent exposure. The terroir is made up of a complex mosaic of limestone marl, yellow and red clay, and gravel. The house sources its grapes from rigorously selected partner growers who follow strict specifications requiring high planting densities and viticultural practices that respect both the environment and the soil.

Winemaking and ageing

To craft this Chassagne-Montrachet Village 2024, the grapes are harvested by hand into small perforated crates to preserve the integrity of the berries. The whole bunches then undergo slow pneumatic pressing, and only the finest juice is retained. After settling, the musts are transferred directly into French oak barrels (around 20% new), sourced from high-forest stands and seasoned for three years. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in these barrels, followed by meticulous ageing lasting 14 to 16 months.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.