Chassagne-Montrachet - 1er Cru - Les Macherelles - 2018 - Domaine Hubert Lamy - 0,75L

A great Burgundy Chardonnay combining purity, finesse, and mineral intensity.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
• Estate: Hubert Lamy
• Vintage: 2018
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Burgundy, France
• Ageing: In oak barrels, with extended ageing on lees to add complexity and roundness
• Appearance: Bright golden with luminous reflections

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Expressive and refined, revealing notes of white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear), citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, with a delicate mineral touch
• Palate: Balanced and broad, with beautiful vivacity and creamy texture, unveiling subtle aromas of fresh butter, hazelnut, and gunflint
• Finish: Long and refreshing, leaving an impression of purity and finesse

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞: Scallops, lobster, oysters
• 🐟: Sole meunière, turbot with beurre blanc
• 🍗: Free-range chicken, guinea fowl with morels
• 🧀: Aged goat cheese, Brie de Meaux, young Comté

🗓 Cellaring

Drink now for its freshness and elegance, or cellar for 5 to 7 years to develop further complexity and harmony.

🏰 About the Domaine

Based in Burgundy, Domaine Hubert Lamy is renowned for its meticulous work on great Chardonnay terroirs. With precise vinification and careful ageing, the estate produces wines of great purity and depth, fully expressing the essence of the Chassagne-Montrachet terroir.