Les Heritiers Saint-Genys Chassagne Montrachet Les Pierres 2023

Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service.

The Burgundian wine estate Les Héritiers Saint-Genys is based in Chassagne-Montrachet, an ancient village founded in the Gallo-Roman era, where viticulture boasts a tradition spanning millennia. Led by Patrice du Jeu, the estate manages approximately 14 hectares of vineyards spread across the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise.

The Chardonnay grapes for this elegant white Burgundy are sourced from a plot of approximately 0.23 hectares, located at an altitude of 230 meters above sea level, not far from the Château de Chassagne-Montrachet. The name of the vineyard, ‘Les Pierres’ (meaning ‘the stones’), refers to its Argovian marl soil, a rich, deep earth with a significant stony component, particularly in the lower layers. The vines, replanted in 2019, are cultivated using sustainable viticultural practices, with a complete ban on the use of herbicides.

On the nose, the wine reveals a broad and complex aromatic profile, with initial notes of citrus intertwined with hints of apple, pear, wildflowers, and a touch of toastiness. On the palate, it is round, silky, and lively, featuring a pronounced, refreshing acidity and a distinctive mineral streak that carries through to a long, elegant finish. Try it paired with chicken roulades, cheese risotto, mac & cheese, or fish in a butter sauce.