2022 | Armand Heitz Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Blanc | Burgundy | France Chappellet Winery The palate is smooth and

The palate is smooth and well balanced with the same floral notes as the nose

refreshing Chardonnay that captures the essence of its esteemed Russian River site with elegance and precision

much fresher than expected

The wine ripens 5 months on its fine lees

It has some up-front appeal today (no doubt due to the high Merlot content)

2022 | Armand Heitz Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Maltroie" Blanc | Burgundy | France Chappellet Winery The palate is smooth andA biodynamic 1er Cru Chassagne Montrachet white Armand Heitz's tense, mineral "La Maltroie." Armand Heitz is a rising star of the Cte de Beaune, farming historic family vineyards (some since 1857) biodynamically and with a regenerative agriculture philosophy. "La Maltroie" is a 1er Cru of Chassagne Montrachet on clay rich limestone marl: 100% Chardonnay in a style far from the opulent clich tense, pure and mineral, floral and precise, built to age