Is Chassagne-Montrachet red or white?
Chassagne-Montrachet is a village in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy and a communal appellation, created in 1937. The designation covers both red wines, made from Pinot Noir, and whites made from Chardonnay.
Is Montrachet a Burgundy?
Montrachet (pronounced Mon-rashay; French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ʁaʃɛ]) is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for white wine made of Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy.
What is the best red Burgundy?
Bouchard Père & Fils Montrachet Grand Cru 2017. Country.
Is there a red Montrachet?
Chassagne-Montrachet still produces red wine – sometimes from the same vineyards that also produce whites. A bit of a puzzle, but quite a delight. That brings us to today’s offer – two Chassagne-Montrachets, both from Morgeot vineyard – one red and one white. If you find that intriguing – you’ll love this.
Is Chassagne or Puligny Montrachet better?
Chassagne tends to be weightier, perhaps more rounded, and stronger in overt fruit characteristics; Puligny is more tight and floral, with a pronounced acidity and minerality. Such generalisations are dangerous, however, since so many other factors come into play.
Why is red Burgundy expensive?
Another reason why Burgundy is expensive is because the quality level of the wine (as a general rule) is so high and their popularity is equally high. The basic law of supply and demand. Many of the high-end wines in Burgundy are vanity wines. Wines meant to show off and flaunt.
Is Chassagne-Montrachet a Grand Cru?
There are three Grand Cru vineyards within Chassagne-Montrachet, with Montrachet the most well-known, and 50 Premier Cru vineyards. The AOC regulations also allow up to 15 per cent total of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris as accessory grapes in the red wines, but this not very often practiced.