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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTChassagne Montrachet ‘Les Chênes’
Flavours
Chardonnay
Chardonnay- Smoky reduction and flinty mineral drive
- Below Premier Cru La Maltroie, with real presence
- Broad, coating palate held by saline freshness
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About this Wine
From a well-placed parcel just below Premier Cru La Maltroie, this is an expansive, expressive take on Chassagne-Montrachet. Smoky reduction, mineral drive, and a broader, more generous palate, all held in line by precision and freshness.
Flavour Profile
Smoky and mineral, with pear, citrus peel, white flowers, apricot and a crisp saline finish.
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Fruitiness
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for its smoky precision, or let time deepen the generous, structured core.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Broader, deeper, more expressive. Chassagne with intent.
Reduction, Power, and Chassagne in Full Voice.
A beautifully positioned parcel, sitting just below Premier Cru La Maltroie.
The nose is unmistakable. Smoky reduction, fresh popcorn, a touch of burnt butter straight away. Then it opens. Pear, citrus peel, white flowers, all layered over that signature flinty edge.
On the palate, it expands. Broader and more coating than others in the range, showing the natural generosity of Chassagne. There’s a savoury, mineral core running right through it, giving shape and direction. Apricot and orchard fruit bring just enough richness to balance the drive.
The acidity keeps everything in line. Crisp, saline, persistent. It carries the wine through to a long, structured finish.
This is Chassagne with more presence. More depth. Where reduction and terroir work together, not against each other.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
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The Plot
Les Chênes is a village-level parcel in Chassagne-Montrachet, located just below the Premier Cru La Maltroie. This prime position benefits from similar geological influences, with classic clay-limestone soils that bring both structure and breadth. The site naturally produces wines with more weight and presence, while retaining freshness and minerality.
Technical Details
100% Chardonnay from the Les Chênes parcel in Chassagne-Montrachet, organically farmed and positioned just below Premier Cru La Maltroie on clay-limestone soils.
In the cellar, the approach follows the domaine’s signature style. Whole bunches are pressed long and firmly to extract maximum lees, with controlled oxidation only at this early stage. Fermentation takes place in custom 456-litre barrels for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, limiting oak influence and allowing the terroir to show clearly. From pressing to bottling, the wine is protected with nitrogen, preserving freshness, tension, and that hallmark smoky reduction.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pierre Girardin |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Chassagne-Montrachet |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 11.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
The story begins in 2017. At just eighteen years old, Pierre-Vincent Girardin founded his own domaine, working with a handful of exceptional vineyard parcels retained from his family’s historic holdings.
Raised in Meursault and shaped by generations of Burgundian winemaking, he works organically in the vineyards and has rapidly forged a style defined by purity, precision and energy. Already being compared to Coche-Dury & Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, from the first taste, it’s clear why.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
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Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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