Montagny AOC Premier Cru Les Chaniots 2023 Albert Sounit

What kind of wine it is

Montagny Premier Cru Les Chaniots by Albert Sounit is a white wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown organically. Its bright straw yellow color reveals a fresh and silky profile. Vinification in French oak barrels with a portion of new wood and the use of indigenous yeasts support this character. Sixteen months of aging in wood, followed by a short period in stainless steel, deliver an elegant balance and aromatic persistence that enhance the varietal’s typicity.

Where it comes from

The Les Chaniots vineyard lies east of Rully, in the Montagny Premier Cru area, in the heart of Burgundy. The Premier Cru designation highlights the quality and history of this terroir.

How it is made

Careful hand harvesting of the Chardonnay grapes ensures selection of only the best clusters. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in French oak barrels with some new wood and only indigenous yeasts. The wine matures for sixteen months in French oak barrels with indigenous yeasts. A brief rest in steel precedes bottling without filtration, preserving the wine’s aromatic integrity and natural character.

Tasting notes

Bright straw yellow with golden highlights in the glass. The bouquet displays peach and apricot notes with hints of vanilla and toasted almond from barrel aging. On the palate, a silky texture and initial freshness develop into a full, harmonious body, buoyed by pleasant acidity and a mineral finish featuring citrus echoes and a whisper of sweet spice.

Food pairings

This wine matches well with mushroom-based dishes, creamy risottos, and richly flavored fish such as baked sea bass or herb-roasted sea bream. Excellent also with omelette aux champignons and pike quenelles, classics of Burgundian cuisine. Its structure pairs well with semi-aged cheeses like Comté and with traditional French dishes such as roast volaille de Bresse.

When to serve

Serve at 10-12°C in wide tulip glasses to highlight aromas and structure. Enjoy young for its fresh bouquet; aging in wood can further develop its complexity over time.