2022 | Armand Heitz Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Blanc | Burgundy | France Chappellet Winery refreshing Chardonnay that captures the

refreshing Chardonnay that captures the essence of its esteemed Russian River site with elegance and precision

It has some up-front appeal today (no doubt due to the high Merlot content)

with a beautiful structure

much fresher than expected

plum and cassis over tobacco

2022 | Armand Heitz Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Blanc | Burgundy | France Chappellet Winery refreshing Chardonnay that captures theA biodynamic 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet white Armand Heitz's tense, mineral "La Maltroie." Armand Heitz is a rising star of the Cte de Beaune, farming historic family vineyards (some since 1857) biodynamically and with a regenerative agriculture philosophy. "La Maltroie" is a 1er Cru of Chassagne Montrachet on clay rich limestone marl: 100% Chardonnay in a style far from the opulent clich tense, pure and mineral, floral and precise, built to age