Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruere et Filles Chassagne-Montrachet Les Blanchots Dessous 2023 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
The vineyard Les Blanchots Dessous lies within the renowned appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet in the southern portion of the Côte de Beaune, part of the greater Burgundy. This site sits just below the higher slopes of the appellation, where the name “Blanchots” references the pale, chalky limestone soils that dominate the vineyard. These light-colored soils are rich in limestone and marl, contributing both minerality and finesse to the wines produced here.

The vineyard benefits from an ideal southeastern exposure, allowing vines to receive ample morning sunlight while remaining protected from excessive afternoon heat. This exposure helps achieve balanced ripeness while preserving acidity and aromatic clarity. The limestone soils provide excellent drainage while retaining sufficient moisture to sustain vines during warmer periods. In the 2023 growing season, favorable weather conditions allowed the grapes to ripen evenly, producing fruit with vibrant aromatics, balanced acidity, and impressive concentration.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
At Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère et Filles, winemaking emphasizes precision and respect for terroir. The Chardonnay grapes for Les Blanchots Dessous are harvested by hand and carefully sorted to ensure only the healthiest fruit is used. Gentle pressing extracts the purest juice, which is then transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation.

Alcoholic fermentation occurs naturally in barrel, followed by extended aging on the fine lees for approximately 12 months. This lees contact enhances texture and complexity while maintaining freshness. A moderate proportion of new French oak is used, typically around 15–20%, providing subtle notes of spice and structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit and mineral character of the wine.

Minimal intervention throughout the process allows the vineyard’s distinctive expression to remain the central focus of the finished wine.

Tasting Notes
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Blanchots Dessous displays a luminous pale gold hue with green highlights. The nose is elegant and finely detailed, opening with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, and lemon zest layered with delicate floral notes of acacia blossom. As the wine evolves in the glass, subtle hints of toasted almond, fresh butter, and crushed limestone emerge.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with remarkable balance and precision. Flavors of orchard fruit—pear, golden apple, and white peach—intertwine with citrus and mineral tones. The texture is supple yet vibrant, supported by a lively acidity that gives the wine energy and lift.

A subtle influence of oak contributes notes of vanilla and toasted hazelnut, while the underlying limestone minerality provides structure and length. The finish is long, refined, and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of citrus, stone fruit, and delicate chalky freshness.

Food Pairing & Service
Serve at approximately 50–55°F (10–13°C) in a Burgundy-style glass to allow the wine’s aromatics to develop fully. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can help open the wine when young.

This Chassagne-Montrachet pairs beautifully with classic Burgundy cuisine such as roasted chicken with cream sauce, butter-poached lobster, or pan-seared scallops. It also complements dishes featuring mushrooms, truffles, or creamy cheeses like Brie and Chaource. The wine’s balance of richness and acidity allows it to work equally well with delicate seafood preparations and richer poultry dishes.

Cellaring Potential
The 2023 Les Blanchots Dessous possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully for many years. Its combination of vibrant acidity, concentrated fruit, and subtle oak integration provides a strong framework for long-term development.

Under proper cellaring conditions, the wine is expected to evolve beautifully over 10–15 years. With time, the fresh orchard fruit will gradually give way to more complex tertiary aromas of hazelnut, honey, brioche, and dried citrus peel. The texture will become richer and more layered while the mineral backbone remains intact, revealing an increasingly nuanced and sophisticated expression of Chassagne-Montrachet terroir.