Chassagne Montrachet Wine Information, French Wine Guide in Burgundy

Chassagne-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune is famous for the great white wines produced in the 5 appellations (see below) including 3 grands crus. Montrachet, the most famous of them, is often called "king of white wines".

Chassagne-Montrachet until recently produced mainly red wines. Although a few of them can match with the best of the Burgundy region, the overall Chassagne-Montrachet red production cannot be compared with Corton and Volnay.

Nowadays, 60% of the wines in Chassagne-Montrachet are white. They are among the best in Burgundy, even in France and are increasingly popular.

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Chassagne Montrachet wine information :

Appellations in Chassagne Montrachet:	Appellation Chassagne Montrachet Controlée Appellation Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Appellation Montrachet Grand Cru Appellation Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru Appellation Criots Bâtard Montrachet Grand Cru
Location:	South of Côte de Beaune
Place:	Chassagne Montrachet, Remigny
Soil:	Clayey limestone
Size:	350 ha (865 acres)
Production:	2 million bottles 60%: white - 40%: red
Grapes:	Red: Pinot Noir White: Chardonnay
Type of wines:	Fruity full-body red wine Full-flavored white wine
Age:	Red: 3 to 10 years White: 5 to 20 years
Vintages: (recommended)	Red: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1993 White: 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1989, 1985
Aromas in Chassagne Montrachet:	Red: Cherry Blackcurrant White: Almond Ripen apple Honey
Food:	Red: Roast game White: Grilled fish White meat Fish in white sauce
Cheese:	White: Langres Saint Nectaire Next: Rully

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