Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils : Le Montrachet Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2023 Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils

Tasting

Colour
With crystalline brilliance, this wine displays subtle nuances ranging from pale yellow to pure gold.

Nose
Complex and delicate, the bouquet reveals seductive aromas of honey and candied citrus. With aeration, it develops floral notes, nuts and toasted almond.

Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, the palate seduces with its richness and chalky, mineral texture. Remarkable acidity brings a refreshing saline character, evolving into a long finish that gradually unveils hints of butterscotch, toasted bread and sweet spices.

Food and wine pairing

This great white wine pairs majestically with noble shellfish such as lobster, langoustines or scallops. It also enhances gastronomic dishes such as foie gras, white fish in cream sauce, or hard, matured cheeses like Comté.

Service and storage

Endowed with exceptional aging potential, this 2023 vintage requires around ten years of cellaring to reveal its full aromatic complexity. It can be enjoyed until approximately 2035.

The power and minerality of a great white Burgundy

The estate

Officially founded in 1920 by Arsène and Flavie Amiot, Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils is a key reference. Located mainly in Chassagne-Montrachet, this family estate carries on an ancestral know-how through sustainable viticulture. Today, the estate is run by the fourth generation, represented by brothers Thierry and Fabrice Amiot, while the fifth generation prepares to take over. The domaine stands out for its rare micro-cuvées and its deep commitment to the authentic expression of its terroirs.

The vineyard

The estate owns tiny plots within the prestigious Le Montrachet climat. Located between 250 and 300 metres in altitude with an east-southeast exposure, this exceptional terroir rests on shallow soils of hard limestone crossed by reddish marl. The vines are cultivated according to the principles of sustainable farming, with soil maintenance through ploughing and the use of massale selection to preserve genetic diversity.

The vintage

The year 2023 stands out as a warm year, marked by extreme temperatures. Despite these climatic challenges, the harvest proved generous. Rigorous sorting made it possible to select grapes offering an unexpected balance, preserving exceptional acidity and great freshness.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand into perforated crates. After careful sorting on a vibrating table, extraction is carried out through a gentle, slow cold maceration, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aging takes place in French oak barrels for up to 24 months. Racking and bottling follow the lunar cycles.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).