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2016 Vincent & Francois Jouard Chassagne Montrachet Les Chaumees Clos de la Truffiere V.V.

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May 28, 2023 - $52

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...opening in the glass with aromas of green orchard fruit, woodsmoke, wheat toast and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, broad-shouldered and textural, with considerable concentration, tangy acids and chewy structuring extract. This is an atypically powerful, rich but racy Truffière from Jouard,

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Chaumees

Les Chaumes is a 19-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it faces east. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.