Domaine Darviot-Perrin, Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er cru Blanchot Dessus, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Domaine Darviot-Perrin was established in 1989 by Didier Darviot and Geneviève Perrin, merging the estates of Pierre Perrin-Ponsot and Henri-Jean Darviot.

Geneviève's father, Pierre Perrin, was a renowned figure in Meursault and Volnay winemaking circles. The domaine spans 11 hectares across prestigious Burgundy communes, including Meursault, Volnay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Monthelie, Pommard, and Beaune. In 2019, Didier's son, Pierre-Antonin Darviot, took over the winemaking duties after a distinguished career in the French Foreign Office. He is the 10th generation of the family to lead the estate and has since transitioned the domaine to certified organic farming, with certification achieved in 2022

Viticulture

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchot Dessus vineyard is a small, 0.30-hectare plot located immediately south of Montrachet, known to locals as “Pieds du Montrachet.” The vines, averaging 50 years of age, thrive on gravelly limestone soils, contributing to the wine's unique character.

Winemaking

The grapes undergo a gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in oak barrels. The wine is aged in oak barrels for a period, allowing it to develop its characteristic richness and complexity. The use of gravity during winemaking minimises the need for pumps, preserving the wine's integrity and enhancing its expression of the terroir.

Tasting Note

This presents with a golden hue with green highlights. The bouquet is fresh and floral, with predominant notes of honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine is discreet at first, opening up to reveal a brilliant and persistent finish, showcasing the elegance and subtlety typical of the great wines of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Food Matching

Triple-cream cheeses like Saint André or Explorateur, Baked or broiled monkfish.