{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2021-aubert-chardonnay-powder-house-sonoma-coast","title":"2021 Aubert Chardonnay Powder House Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Aubert’s Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Powder House is a study in minerality and persistence. True to its name, the wine bounds out of the glass with powdered lime zest and crushed seashell aromatics that frame notes of candied green apple and Madame Plantier rose. Sweet graham cracker and almond croissant perfectly knit with these lifted citrus and orchard fruits across the palate alongside an unfading, saline minerality. Structurally, the wine is poised and precise, with mouthwatering acidity characteristic of a true vin de garde. Enjoyable today, the wine will soar through the coming decade, and can be cellared over the next 10 to 15 years. The wine is slightly hazy showing our commitment to minimal intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brentwood Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":50994756190519,"sku":"100176","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/IMG_1691.heic?v=1775690402"},{"product_id":"2023-philippe-bouzereau-meursault-clos-de-la-croix-noire","title":"2023 Philippe Bouzereau Meursault Clos De La Croix Noire","description":"\u003cp class=\"txt\"\u003eProducer's Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe work of the wine is a family tradition since 9 generations. In 2006, Philippe Bouzereau Jr. took over the Domaine to perpetuate the savoir-faire in the development of Grand Vins de Bour-gogne. From Aloxe-Corton in the north, to Santenay in the south, through Beaune, Auxey-Duresses, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, a multitude of small parcelles make up the mosaic of these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLight highlights, shiny and golden. Fine and delicate nose, revealing aromas of white flowers, fresh fruits and vanilla, balanced, supple and fresh on mineral notes. Final long and pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.Mercer Imports","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52067163898167,"sku":"3701151702740","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/BouzereauMeursault.heic?v=1784048975"},{"product_id":"2023-pierre-girardin-clos-de-la-maltroie-chassagne-montrachet-premier-cru","title":"2023 Pierre Girardin Clos de la Maltroie, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierre Girardin (often “PVG”) is a dynamic, young producer in Burgundy who has rapidly earned attention for his precision, balance, and respect for terroir. He works with high‑quality vineyard parcels, often under long‑term leases or partnerships, and farms with organic or near‑organic principles. The Clos de la Maltroie parcel entered his stewardship recently, and he is applying his characteristic winemaking approach: careful attention in the vineyard, minimal intervention, and a desire to express the sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape, Vineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is 100% Chardonnay, from the Clos de la Maltroie vineyard in Chassagne‑Montrachet. “La Maltroie” is a Premier Cru climat known for its limestone and clay soils, offering depth and minerality. The site is well‑exposed, enabling early ripening—particularly helpful in vintages like 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming \u0026amp; Winemaking Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGirardin uses organic practices in the vineyards, emphasizing vine health, balance, and sustainable viticulture. In the winery, the fruit is treated gently: fermentation is likely in oak barrels (with some percentage of new oak), with careful lees contact to build texture. The goal is to preserve freshness, minerality, and clarity of fruit rather than overt oak or overly rich styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Clos de la Maltroie shows a refined nose with flinty\/mineral tones over crisp citrus (lemon, lime) and white stone fruit. There is a smoky nuance and perhaps just a touch of butter or cream underlining the richness, but restrained. On the palate it offers excellent tension: bright acidity, fine framing oak, taut structure, and a lingering mineral finish. The wine balances richness and purity, suggesting both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Premier Cru Chardonnay pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShellfish and crustaceans (e.g. scallops, lobster with butter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite fish in light creamy sauces or beurre blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoultry dishes (roast chicken or turkey with herbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh cheeses, especially creamy cheeses like Brie or a mild Camembert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable dishes with richness (mushroom risotto, butter‑roasted squash)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest served chilled but not icy—around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10‑12°C (50‑54°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so the aromatics are clear and expressive. It will drink nicely now if given air, but will also develop beautifully with 5‑8 years in the cellar, during which tertiary notes such as hazelnut, toasted almond, and deeper minerality should emerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK Wines West","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":51093369782583,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/Pierre_Giradin_la_Maltroie.heic?v=1784050180"},{"product_id":"2022-rodolphe-demougeot-bourgogne-cote-dor-chardonnay","title":"2022 Rodolphe Demougeot Bourgogne Cote d'Or Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Rodolphe Demougeot \u003cem\u003eBourgogne Côte d’Or Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e is a refined and elegant white Burgundy crafted entirely from 100 % Chardonnay grapes grown on the Côte d’Or in Burgundy. The vineyard practices emphasize minimal intervention and respect for terroir, with the grapes hand‑harvested and gently whole‑cluster pressed. The wine is vinified and aged with careful restraint, allowing the character of the soils and the fruit to shine. On the nose you’ll discover delicate aromas of white peach, citrus zest and acacia blossom layered atop subtle crushed‑stone minerality. On the palate the texture is sleek and focused, showing vibrant acidity, fine structure and a refreshing brightness that leads to a lingering clean finish with mineral undercurrents. This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with seared scallops with lemon‑herb butter, poultry with a light cream sauce, fresh goat cheese or simply grilled white fish, and it is approachable now while still offering graceful short‑term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":51303961788727,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/IMG_4226.heic?v=1762377841"},{"product_id":"2021-silvestri-bella-sandra-chardonnay-carmel-valley-estate","title":"2021 Silvestri Bella Sandra Chardonnay Carmel Valley Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Silvestri Bella Sandra Chardonnay from Carmel Valley is produced by Silvestri Vineyards, an estate winery nestled in the cool, coastal-influenced hills of Monterey County. Made entirely from estate-grown Chardonnay grapes, this wine reflects both the richness of the region’s fruit and the precision of small-lot winemaking. It is fermented in stainless steel before being aged for about ten months in French oak, with a portion of new barrels adding depth and complexity. The wine offers aromas of ripe yellow apple, pear, and vanilla, layered with subtle notes of butter and toasted caramel. On the palate, it is creamy yet balanced, with a lively acidity that lifts the lush texture. Ideal pairings include butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, or soft creamy cheeses such as brie or camembert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DaVigna","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":51312384835895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/IMG_4220.heic?v=1762372738"},{"product_id":"2021-dominique-cornin-les-chevrieres-pouilly-fuisse-premier-cru","title":"2021 Dominique Cornin “Les Chevrières,” Pouilly‑Fuissé Premier Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Dominique Cornin “Les Chevrières,” Pouilly‑Fuissé Premier Cru is a refined white Burgundy from the Mâconnais, showcasing both the power and precision that Premier Cru Chardonnay can deliver. This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grown on steep, limestone‑rich soils in the Les Chevrières climat — a site known for depth, tension, and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard, careful canopy management and moderate yields help achieve ripe, balanced fruit that expresses the site rather than oak influence. In the cellar the wine is typically fermented and aged in French oak (often with a portion being new) to add texture and subtle richness without overwhelming the primary fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose the wine offers bright aromas of lemon zest, white peach, quince, and pear, with floral notes and a hint of toasted almond or brioche. The palate is structured and energetic, with crisp acidity, a core of ripe orchard fruit, chalky minerality, and a long, refined finish that echoes citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with pan‑seared scallops, lemon‑butter roasted chicken, creamy risotto, shellfish, or a selection of mild, nutty cheeses. Serve it chilled around 11–13 °C to let its purity and nuanced layers show at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martine's Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":51603585106231,"sku":"3593580201419","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/Pouillyfuisse.heic?v=1769221553"},{"product_id":"2024-siete-fincas-chardonnay","title":"2024 Siete Fincas Chardonnay","description":"\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMendoza, Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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Lenoble Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru Millésime V.20\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined and evolving Champagne crafted from a blend of 45% 2020 harvest and 55% reserve wines, bringing both youthful vibrancy and layered complexity. Aged for an average of 54 months across stainless steel, oak (with about 20% in large foudres), and a small portion in magnums under cork, it develops depth while preserving precision, with a low dosage of 2 g\/L highlighting its Extra Brut, terroir-driven character. The nose opens with pronounced yeasty notes reminiscent of fresh bread crumb, gradually revealing citrus, fresh mint, and hints of hazelnut with aeration. On the palate, it is clean and focused, driven by lime and grapefruit, with fine, creamy bubbles that add texture and elegance. The finish is long, saline, and subtly spiced, reflecting both freshness and structure, suggesting strong aging potential. Ideally served at 8–10°C in a white wine glass, it pairs beautifully with oysters, scallop carpaccio, creamy chicken dishes, or even refined desserts like lemon meringue tart and Champagne sabayon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atherton Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":51848906211639,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/IMG_5949.heic?v=1775086383"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-chavy-chouet-les-casse-tetes-meursault","title":"2024 Domaine Chavy-Chouet \"Les Casse-Têtes\" Meursault","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine Chavy-Chouet 'Les Casse-Têtes' Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCôte de Beaune, Burgundy, France | 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDomaine Chavy-Chouet is a seven-generation family estate — a marriage, literally, of two Côte de Beaune dynasties. The Chavy family has deep roots in Puligny-Montrachet, while successive generations married into Meursault's Ropiteau and Chouet families, explaining the domaine's exceptional holdings across both villages. The estate spans 15 hectares across five communes — Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Volnay, and Pommard — with vines generally exceeding 40 years of age. It was Romaric Chavy, who assumed full stewardship from his father Hubert in 2014, who elevated the domaine to its current standing as one of Burgundy's rising names. Romaric brings both rigorous classical training and international winemaking experience to a cellar he has made entirely his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHis philosophy is deliberately traditional, and pointedly un-fashionable. At a time when producers across Meursault compete to demonstrate mineral austerity, Romaric makes no apologies for his preference for textural generosity and classic Meursault character — the hazelnut, the stone fruit, the quietly honeyed breadth that made the village famous in the first place. He is confident, and the wines bear him out. The vineyards are ploughed but farmed with minimal chemical intervention, following the principles of \u003cem\u003elutte raisonnée\u003c\/em\u003e with care and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe name itself tells a story. \u003cem\u003eCasse-tête\u003c\/em\u003e — literally a puzzle, a brainteaser — was the term coined by the ancestors of Domaine Chavy-Chouet for the pebbly, unforgiving limestone ground they broke when first planting vines on this parcel. The soil was so dense, so unyielding, that working it was a genuine act of perseverance. What those early vignerons discovered, and what every subsequent generation has confirmed, is that the struggle is entirely worth it: Les Casse-Têtes produces one of the most concentrated, structured, and authentically Meursault-like wines in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLes Casse-Têtes covers just 0.6 hectares — 1.5 acres — planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare, a figure that speaks to the seriousness with which this small parcel is farmed. After harvest and careful sorting, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed without crushing, settled for 18 to 24 hours, then transferred by gravity directly into 228-litre barrels for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Oak is kept to just 10% new, preserving the vineyard's voice above all else. The lees are left undisturbed throughout, and the wine is racked just once before bottling, emerging unfined and with only the lightest filtration if conditions demand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2024 delivers what this lieu-dit reliably promises: concentration and power anchored by the site's signature limestone tension. The nose is refined and layered, offering ripe orchard fruit, toasted hazelnut, citrus blossom, and a flinty, chalky undercurrent. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet finely structured — the pebbly limestone soils asserting their authority through a backbone of vivid acidity and mineral drive that prevents any heaviness. The finish is long, persistent, and assured. This is Meursault as it should be: generous in spirit, honest in character, and built to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027–2034\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":52180551270711,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0918\/2263\/files\/ChavyCasse-Tetes.heic?v=1779413404"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-chavy-chouet-les-narvaux-meursault","title":"2024 Domaine Chavy-Chouet \"Les Narvaux\" Meursault","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine Chavy-Chouet 'Les Narvaux' Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCôte de Beaune, Burgundy, France | 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDomaine Chavy-Chouet is a seven-generation family estate, born from the union of two distinguished Côte de Beaune dynasties: the Chavy family of Puligny-Montrachet and the Chouet and Ropiteau families of Meursault, whose combined heritage explains the domaine's exceptional holdings across both villages. It was Romaric Chavy, succeeding his father Hubert in 2014, who transformed the estate into one of Burgundy's most closely watched producers, bringing international training and a firmly traditional sensibility to 15 hectares spanning Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Volnay, and Pommard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRomaric's approach is a deliberate counterpoint to current fashion. Where many producers in Meursault have chased an ultra-reductive, hyper-mineral style, he holds to a more classical vision of what the village should taste like — textured, generous, and built to age. He describes his techniques as traditional: the vineyards are ploughed, the fruit whole-cluster pressed without crushing, settled for 18 to 24 hours, then transferred by gravity into barrel for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. New oak is kept to a restrained maximum of 20%, the lees are left undisturbed throughout, and the wine is bottled unfined with only the lightest filtration if required. It is a winemaking philosophy of principled restraint, giving each lieu-dit the space to speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLes Narvaux occupies a position at Meursault that its neighbors can only envy. Perched at the very top of the slope, on steep ground with shallow, skeletal limestone soils, this lieu-dit produces a style of village Meursault that owes more to altitude and mineral austerity than to the richer, creamier character one encounters lower on the hill. It is, by the standards of the appellation, an outlier — airy, precise, and deeply mineral — and in the hands of Domaine Chavy-Chouet, it is one of the most compelling village-level white Burgundies in the Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLes Narvaux in particular is a parcel that rewards this hands-off approach. The vines — averaging 70 to 75 years of age — send their roots deep into the thin limestone soils at the top of the slope, drawing from bedrock that imparts a distinctive waxiness and floral lift not found lower in the appellation. In the glass, the 2024 opens with a pale, luminous lemon-yellow colour. The nose is refined and aromatic, offering white-fleshed orchard fruit, citrus peel, white flowers, and the characteristic toasted almond note that has long defined this cuvée. On the palate, the wine is lively and balanced, with a chiselled, mineral-driven structure that distinguishes it clearly from richer, lower-slope Meursault. The acidity is bright and focused, the finish long and persistent. 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The connection to Les Folatières is ancestral: the parcel was part of the inheritance that came down through Romaric's grandfather, a Puligny vigneron of long standing, and it remains one of the domaine's most prized holdings. Romaric Chavy, who took the reins from his father Hubert in 2014, began formal wine studies at just twelve years old, and refined his craft through apprenticeships at prominent estates before returning to Puligny to build something of his own. Under his stewardship, Chavy-Chouet has earned its place among Burgundy's rising names — a domaine whose wines are now tracked by serious collectors across three continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLes Folatières is one of Puligny-Montrachet's most celebrated Premier Crus — a vast, sweeping hillside that extends from the village boundary almost to the Grand Cru belt above, encompassing some of the most classically beautiful Chardonnay terrain in all of Burgundy. At its finest, it delivers the full Puligny repertoire without reservation: intense florals, crystalline mineral tension, vibrant acidity, and a finish that seems reluctant to end. It is also, in the right hands, a wine capable of a decade or more of graceful development. Domaine Chavy-Chouet's hands are very much the right ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Folatières parcel covers just 0.3 hectares, with vines approximately 50 years of age rooted in the thin, stony soils of the mid-slope — poor ground by most agricultural measures, but ideal conditions for Chardonnay of concentrated, mineral-driven character. Yields are naturally limited by both the age of the vines and the austerity of the terrain. The grapes are whole-cluster pressed without crushing, settled for 18 to 24 hours, then transferred by gravity into barrel for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. New oak is capped at 20%, the lees are left undisturbed, and the wine is bottled unfined with only the lightest filtration where necessary — a winemaking philosophy built entirely around preserving what the vineyard provides rather than imposing upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage was, across much of Burgundy, a study in perseverance. A wet and challenging growing season demanded constant vigilance in the vineyard and precise timing at harvest, rewarding those who had put in the work. Romaric Chavy himself described 2024 as a white wine vintage in the tradition of 2004 and 2008 — slow to mature, but built to last. 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Under their stewardship the estate has been steadily elevated: yields are kept deliberately below the Champagne average, the farming has earned High Environmental Value Level 3 certification, and the house's philosophical commitment to low dosage and terroir transparency has become a defining feature of everything it produces. The 18-hectare estate spans three distinct and complementary zones: the Grand Cru village of Chouilly on the Côte des Blancs, home to the house's Grand Cru Chardonnay; the Premier Cru village of Bisseuil on the Montagne de Reims, source of all the Pinot Noir; and Damery in the Vallée de la Marne, which contributes the Meunier that provides texture and roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 'V.20' designation of this release identifies 2020 as the principal base vintage, which contributes 49% of the final blend. 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