Maison Evenstad Montagny Premier Cru Les Vignes Longues Chardonnay

2023 Maison Evenstad Montagny Premier Cru Les Vignes Longues

At the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise, this appellation encompasses the four villages of Buxy, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Jully-lès-Buxy, and Saint-Vallerin. Characteristic of the region, the soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone marls. With an east and southeast exposure, the slopes host the vines at an altitude of between 250 and 400 meters. Montagny stretches across 310 hectares, over half of which is classified as Premier Cru.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Chardonnay

Varietal

100% Chardonnay
Appellation

Montagny
Harvest Date

9/2023
Barrel Aging

10 months, French Oak
Bottling Date

6/26/24
Alcohol

12.5%

Winemaker Tasting Notes

A mineral-driven, fruit-forward profile with remarkable freshness and vibrant acidity.

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.