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Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard Clos De La Maltroye Premier Cru
This is an outstanding example of a white Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru. Formerly planted with Pinot Noir, this plot was grubbed up in January 1988, after producing good yields for 45 years, and replanted with Chardonnay in 1990. This change illustrates Chassagne-Montrachet's shift towards white wines dating from the 1980s in the light of the strong worldwide demand for Chardonnay-based wines. Not all the plots in Chassagne Montrachet are suited to this grape variety, however, and every change must be made in conformity with the appellation laws (to ensure quality) and in full respect of the terroir and its uniqueness. Thus, Chardonnay was only planted in this vineyard after careful consideration, producing its first vintage of white wine in 1992.
Mchenry Hohnen Hazel's Vineyard Chardonnay
Blain-Gagnard Grand Cru
BY FARR Irrewarra Chardonnay
Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Clos de l'Arlot Blanc
Domaine Bonneau Du Martray Grand Cru
The Bonneau du Martray family is recognized as one of the best producers in the Corton appellation, and their Corton-Charlemagne is renowned as one of the benchmarks of the region. Produced from low-yielding vines, 16 different parcels of grapes are vinified separately in order for their respective "terroirs" to be reflected in the final wine. Fermentation begins in stainless steel and after 5 or 6 days is completed in cask. The separate cuvées are matured in one-third new oak barrels for 12 months before being assembled and returned to cask for another 6 months prior to being bottled.
Deep Woods Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay
DEEP WOODS ESTATE Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Margaret River