2023 Benoit Moreau Les Champgains, Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru, France Denavolo then aging in neutral barrels

then aging in neutral barrels to keep the vineyard voice front and center

It is narrow enough so that it does not take up too much table space

and while the wine is lithe and without flab it possesses admirable sap and bastes the palate with dense

malolactic fermentation and aging on the fine lees in barriques (25% new barriques) for 12-14 months

A benchmark of Japanese blending

2023 Benoit Moreau Les Champgains, Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru, France Denavolo then aging in neutral barrelsLocated at the northern most end of Chassagne Montrachet. Vinification: Grapes may be crushed or directly pressed, depending on ripeness. Ambient yeast fermentation and aging in used barrels for 16 months. Arrives March 2026.