Vincent et François Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru 2017

93/100 PP

"The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière is showing beautifully from bottle, wafting from the glass with scents of crisp yellow apple, pear, Meyer lemon, pastry cream and beeswax. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, pure and succulent, with a fleshy, elegantly textural attack, excellent depth at the core, mouthwatering acids and a precise finish. There's a charm and tenderness to this Chassagne, despite its recent bottling, that make it utterly delicious—and exemplary of the 2017 white Burgundy vintage's merits."
(William Kelley, robertparker.com)

"This Premier Cru vineyard site of the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation in Burgundy. Any wine made ??from this vineyard site can be labeled either as Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru or with the vineyard’s own name The Chaumees. It is situated north-west of Chassagne-Montrachet, on the middle slopes of the Cote d’Or. The vineyard faces east and is primarily planted with Chardonnay. It is located next to a wide limestone quarry, giving you a hint at the flavors of the terroir."
(Domaine Vincent et François Jouard)