| History |
The name comes from « cassanos », a Celtic word used for a place where oak trees grow; « rachet » means a poor, dry, infertile soil, a paradox when thinking of the richness of the Chassagne-Montrachet wines! |
| Origin |
Located in the South of the Côte de Beaune |
| Soil composition |
Complex soil, made up of marl, limestone, yellow or red clay, scree and gravel; these soils are mostly light and easy to cultivate; they are located on a mild slope, with good exposure. |
| Harvest |
Grapes harvested by hands in open-work crates. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded. |
| Vinification |
Slow pressing in a pneumatic press. The juice of the last press is separated from the free run-juice. The juice is transferred into wine barrel after a little settling. |
| Ageing |
The alcoholic fermentation as the malolactic and the ageing are being processed in oak barrels. The proportion of new barrels is around 20%. |
| Pairing |
Ideal with shellfish appetisers, fish dishes, white meats, cheeses. |
| On offer |
Price Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2021 € 133.69
ex VAT
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