Guy Amiot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2023

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The Amiot family has been rooted in the Chassagne-Montrachet terroir for generations. Founders Flavie and Arsène relocated from Paris to raise their family, acquiring outbuildings and vineyards and ultimately establishing the domaine in 1920. Originally known as Domaine Arsène Amiot, the estate quickly distinguished itself through its early commitment to estate bottling—an uncommon practice at the time when many growers sold wine in bulk. The distinctive bottles became easily recognizable to clientele, helping to build a dedicated direct-sales network and laying the foundation for a long-standing winemaking tradition. By the late 1980s, under the leadership of the founder’s grandson Guy, the domaine entered a new era. A trained oenologist, he produced notable vintages, expanded international trade, and significantly elevated the estate’s global reputation. 

Situated on a northeast-facing slope at a slightly higher elevation, this Premier Cru vineyard produces a refined and elegant expression of white Chassagne-Montrachet. Before its potential for viticulture was fully recognized, Les Vergers was planted primarily with fruit trees—a fitting origin for a site that continues to yield wines of remarkable freshness and aromatic charm.

Brilliant straw yellow with luminous golden highlights, the wine opens with a complex and layered bouquet. Floral notes of iris and white blossoms mingle with aromas of crisp yellow apple, wildflower honey, and toasted hazelnut. The palate is rich and enveloping, yet beautifully balanced by precise acidity and a saline freshness that accentuates the wine’s vibrant fruit character. Long, mineral-driven, and remarkably poised, the finish lingers with both energy and finesse. Its racy structure and underlying freshness make it an excellent candidate for cellaring, often showing its best after at least five years of aging.