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From the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet comes this beautifully crafted 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc by Paul Jouard, a seventh-generation grower whose understated style and devotion to traditional Burgundian winemaking have earned him a loyal following among insiders. With vineyard holdings exclusively in Chassagne and deep family roots in the village, Jouard produces wines that are honest, expressive, and deeply reflective of terroir. The 2023 vintage is no exceptionshowcasing the charm and clarity of a classic white Burgundy from one of the appellations true traditionalists.

The 2023 growing season in the Cte de Beaune was warm and balanced, producing whites with ripe fruit, excellent concentration, and bright, lifting acidity. Jouards Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc captures all of this with a quiet confidence. Sourced from several well-placed village-level parcels, this wine exemplifies the depth and mineral tension that define Chassagnes whites, while also offering generosity and roundness.

In the glass, the wine shows a shimmering pale gold hue. The nose opens with a bouquet of lemon curd, white peach, and green apple, layered with subtle floral notes and accents of crushed stones, hazelnut, and light toast. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and precise, with a beautifully integrated balance between fruit richness and stony minerality. A whisper of oak adds polish and texture without overpowering the wines natural freshness and drive.

The hallmark of this wine is its restraintthere is no excess here, just elegant, well-structured Chardonnay that lets its origin speak clearly. The finish is long and graceful, marked by citrus peel, chalk, and a faint saline note that lingers beautifully.

This is an ideal wine for those who appreciate the classic style of white Burgundy: nuanced, food-friendly, and built on structure and balance rather than overt opulence. Enjoy it now with dishes like butter-poached lobster, roast chicken with herbs, or creamy mushroom risottoor cellar it for 37 years to see its complexity evolve.

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc from Paul Jouard is a benchmark village winesubtle, elegant, and grounded in place. A superb introduction to one of Burgundys most iconic white wine communes from a grower who lets the terroir do the talking.