Domaine Chanson Montagny Blanc Premier Cru

Montagny is the southernmost appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise – and one of the few Burgundy wines where almost all vineyards hold Premier Cru status. Domaine Chanson, rooted in Beaune since 1750, demonstrates here what Chardonnay is capable of beyond the big names of the Côte de Beaune.

In the glass, the wine shines a bright golden color. The nose reveals ripe pear, white peach, and a hint of acacia, underpinned by a fine limestone minerality typical of Montagny's soils. On the palate, it is firm and fresh, with well-integrated acidity and a slightly creamy mid-palate – likely due to brief contact with oak, without the oak dominating. The finish is dry, longer than one would expect at this price point, with a salty mineral note.

• Dishes: Poached pike-perch with beurre blanc, goat cheese, risotto with Parmesan, scallops
• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Drinking window: Now until approximately 2028