2020 François Carillon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The primary aromas of this white Burgundy are ample, with notes of white stone fruit highlighted by a summery minerality. Generous and flexible, it is a crowd pleaser that can be enjoyed upon release. The vinification is done in the traditional Burgundian style, with fermentation taking place in small oak casks. The wine is aged in Allier oak. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The Carillon family domaine dates back to the 16th century. The

taking into account the individuality of each vineyard

and bracing acidity

malolactic fermentation is not blocked but allowed to occur naturally

A tiny portion of grapes are held back

Franzen has a deft hand with aromatic varieties

and can be great alternatives to Sancerre in terms of value

Elio Altare’s commitment to quality and authenticity is evident

abbreviated clarification cycles (to retain natural yeasts and proteins in the must)

Elena Pozzolini

Henri Maire was asked what might have happened to the Jura wine region if he had not been there to pull it up by its bootstraps

Nortico Alvarinho is a superb example of the grape's hallmarks: fresh citrus

located to the south-east of Montalcino