| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
Chassagne-Montrachet ‘Les Blanchots Dessous’, Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay
£69.00
This is a family domaine in the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet, passed down through
generations of the Coffinet family since about 1860.
In 1989 Laura Coffinet took over the domain and togetherwith her partner Philippe Duvernay (who trained alongside Laura’s father) they have created Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay.
The 1er Cru Blanchot Dessus lies adjacent to and just south of the great Grand Cru Le Montrachet itself.
Limestone on top of mineral rich clay soils and a limestone bedrock make it a perfect terroir for producing profound
Chardonnay.
A very classy wine which has real texture and richness; complex with a long, lingering finish, this is a perfect wine for that special meal. Especially suited to fish with creamy sauces. Or a great way to lift fish and chips to new heights!
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