Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
"Les Chenevottes"

The Vine

Wine tips

Description

The Premier Cru vineyard of "Les Chenevottes" sits slightly higher up the slope compared to the unparalleled white Grand Cru Montrachet. These two vineyards have much in common sharing similar soil composition, exposure to the sun, orientation and flavour. "Les Chenevottes" wines are an outstanding example of what this village is capable of and of the unrelentingly high standards of selection and vinification practiced by Maison Louis Latour. "Les Chenevottes" is derived from the word "cheneve" meaning hemp in old French which indicates that this vineyard was once an old hemp field.

Vinification & Ageing

Wine tasting

Tasting Note
A straw-golden hue in the glass is complimented by a boldly warm, fruity nose with peach aromas and light hints of wood. On the palate, the acidity of this delightful example of Chassagne-Montrachet is balanced by a round honey and lemon fruit character. A delicious, well-balanced wine. Tasted 22/01/03.
Food Pairing
Raw sea scallops - shellfish - fish - goats cheese.

Press review

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chenevottes" 2022 - Burghound.com - 91/100
Cool, ripe and pretty aromas include those of green apple, wet stone, petrol and a hint of soil tones. The vibrant medium weight flavors are, somewhat surprisingly, finer than those of the Caillerets if not as rich while displaying fine length on the compact, lemony and lightly mineral-infused finale. This is lovely and understated and a wine that should repay up to a decade of keeping.confit and anise hints. The rich, sappy and even more concentrated big-bodied flavors possess an appealing underlying tension on the intensely stony and bone-dry finish that offers just a bit more depth and persistence. A combination of power and refinement that is built for at least a decade of keeping. (Allen Meadows, USA, June 2024)
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chenevottes" 2020 - James Suckling - 95/100 pts
Effusive nose of candied and fresh citrus with a lot of Amalfi lemon, plus a touch of fresh pineapple. Powerful and concentrated, but with wonderful freshness on the palate. Then a big wave of chalky minerality rolls over you at the long and very structured finish. Drink or hold.