Morey to Beaune
When I reached the rolling hills of vineyards, I knew I was closing in to Beaune. I entered to a town called Chasssagne and scouted around. There was nothing much going on in this town. When I saw a small shop and had a sign of wine tasting, I went in. There was this girl in the shop and I inquired about their wine tasting. So, I got a solo wine tasting by this girl on this video — Jean Noel Gagnard in Chassagne-Montrachet.
Chassagne-Montrachet is a small and prestigious village located in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France. It is renowned for its exceptional white wines made from Chardonnay grapes, and it's part of the Côte de Beaune, which is famous for producing some of the world's most sought-after and acclaimed Burgundy wines. Here are some key points about Chassagne-Montrachet.
Chassagne-Montrachet, along with neighboring villages such as Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, is a destination for wine connoisseurs seeking to experience the terroir-driven, world-class white wines of Burgundy. The village's wine culture and the scenic beauty of the surrounding vineyards make it a delightful place to explore and savor the flavors of this prestigious wine region.
Montrachet is a small village located in the Burgundy region of France, and it is renowned for producing some of the world's finest white wines, particularly Chardonnay. The Montrachet vineyard itself is split into two Grand Cru appellations: Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet, each known for their exceptional white wines. In addition to these two famous vineyards, there are several other renowned wineries and producers in and around Montrachet that contribute to the area's reputation for exceptional Chardonnay wines.
Some well-known wineries and domaines in the Montrachet area include:
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: One of the most prestigious wineries in Burgundy, known for producing world-class wines, including Montrachet.
Domaine Leflaive: This family-owned estate is famous for its white Burgundy wines, including Montrachet, and is known for its commitment to biodynamic farming practices.
Domaine Ramonet: Renowned for its exceptional white Burgundies, including Bâtard-Montrachet and Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet.
Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils: A respected producer in Chassagne-Montrachet, which is very close to Montrachet.
Domaine Marquis de Laguiche: This domaine is controlled by the famous house Joseph Drouhin and owns a significant portion of the Le Montrachet vineyard.
Domaine Puligny-Montrachet: A producer with a range of Premier and Grand Cru wines, including Montrachet.
Maison Louis Latour: A well-known producer that offers a range of Burgundy wines, including those from Montrachet.
Please note that access to some of these wineries may be by appointment only, and it's a good idea to check their individual websites or contact them directly for visiting and tasting information. Additionally, the availability of wines from Montrachet can be limited, and they are often highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts.
It was time for lunch after wine tasting. I went to this restaurant right next to it and right after I was seated, people started coming in. I was lucky to find a spot. I ordered today’s menu.
