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2005 Borgeot Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes

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January 16, 2011 - $5

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Borgeot

Domaine Borgeot is a third generation estate in Remigny, a few kilometers from Santenay. The 50-acre estate is run by brothers Pascal and Laurent Borgeot. The brothers make red and white wines, including a Bouzeron, the only village appellation of the Aligote grape. The also produce village and Premier Cru wines in Chassange-Montrachet, as well as village and Premier Cru wines from Santenay, Puligny Montrachet and Meursault.

REGION

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

Les Chenevottes is a 23-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. The vineyards faces nearly due east. Domaines with parcels are Michel Colin-Deleger, Richard Fontaine-Gagnard, Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chateau de la Maltroye, Bernard Moreau, Jean and Jean-Marc Pillot.

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.