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2020 Chablis, Montmains, 1er Cru, Domaine Besson, Burgundy

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - youthful
Anna Lee C. Iijima
93/100
Jancis Robinson MW
16.5/20
Product: 20208156617

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2020 Chablis, Montmains, 1er Cru, Domaine Besson, Burgundy

Description

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At 5.25 hectares, this is the Besson family’s biggest holding, so it is something of a calling card. The soil here is replete with limestone, giving a wine of classical proportions with plenty of nervy citrus fruit, iodine, and crushed oyster shell. Made mostly in tank with 8% oak, this is intensely mineral with a latent power that should ensure a bright future.

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 12.5%
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Full Bodied
Producer Domaine Besson

Critics reviews

Anna Lee C. Iijima 93/100

Cooling, zesty strikes of gooseberry and white peach introduce this slim, mineral-focused Chardonnay. Fresh on its feet and delightfully chalky on the finish, it's a true-to-type expression of Montmains that should improve through 2030 and hold further.
Anna Lee C. Iijima, WineEnthusiast.com (Dec 2021)
Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20

At 5.25 hectares, this is the Besson family’s biggest holding, so something of a calling card. Made mostly in tank with 8% oak used, 600-litre).

Broader than the Vaillons – but very well chiselled. Lots of green fruit flavours and texture. I’d wait a while before tackling this – let it settle down a bit.

Drink 2024 - 2030
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)

About this wine

Montmains

Montmains

Montmains in Chablis, Burgundy, is a prestigious Premier Cru vineyard known for crafting exceptional Chardonnay wines. With a history spanning centuries, the region combines tradition with modern techniques to produce wines of outstanding quality. The southeast-facing slope provides ample sunlight for optimal ripeness, while the cool climate and limestone soils contribute distinct mineral flavours.
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