2018 Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Blanchots Dessus'

Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay’s 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Blanchots Dessus’ is a refined, single-vineyard Chardonnay from one of the most privileged sites in the village. Sourced from a Premier Cru parcel that directly borders the legendary Grand Cru Le Montrachet, it strikes a beautiful balance between richness, minerality, and precision. This is a Burgundy for enthusiasts who value both immediate pleasure and the complexity that comes from great terroir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a bright, luminous straw-gold color with green reflections, hinting at both ripeness and freshness. The nose opens with lifted aromas of ripe yellow plum, lemon curd, and white peach, layered with notes of acacia blossom, toasted hazelnut, and a fine chalky minerality. Subtle tones of vanilla, fresh brioche, and a touch of flint emerge as it breathes. On the palate, the 2018 Les Blanchots Dessus is generous and full-bodied yet beautifully structured, with a core of ripe stone fruits and citrus framed by vibrant acidity. Flavors of pear, quince, and baked apple mingle with nuances of buttered toast, roasted almonds, and a saline, limestone-driven minerality that lingers on the finish. The oak is well-judged, adding texture and spice without overwhelming the fruit. While already expressive and approachable now, it has the concentration and backbone to evolve gracefully for 8–12 years from vintage, gaining even more complexity and tertiary notes with time in the cellar.

Production
Les Blanchots Dessus is one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most prized Premier Crus, sitting immediately above the famed Grand Cru Le Montrachet on stony limestone and clay soils that are perfectly suited to Chardonnay. The vines draw deeply into these mineral-rich subsoils, giving the wine its distinctive tension and saline drive. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve both aromatic purity and natural acidity. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, allowing for a slow, controlled fermentation and élevage on the lees. This traditional Burgundian approach adds texture, depth, and subtle toasted notes while faithfully reflecting the character of the vineyard.

Food & Serving
This 1er Cru Chassagne-Montrachet is a superb partner for refined seafood and richly sauced dishes. It pairs beautifully with turbot, plaice, or sea bass served in beurre blanc or a creamy shellfish sauce, as well as scallops, lobster, or delicate poultry in a cream and mushroom preparation. Mature hard cheeses such as Comté, aged Gruyère, or a mild Beaufort are also excellent matches. Serve at around 12°C (54°F) to highlight its aromatics and balance; if the wine is young, a gentle decanting of 20–30 minutes can help it open up, releasing more of its floral, toasty, and mineral complexity.

Producer
Domaine Coffinet-Duvernay is a small, quality-driven family estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Formed in the late 1980s from family holdings, the domaine has steadily built a strong reputation for precise, terroir-expressive white Burgundies, particularly from top Premier Cru sites. Working primarily with Chardonnay on some of the village’s most coveted slopes, Coffinet-Duvernay focuses on careful vineyard work, low yields, and traditional barrel aging to craft wines that marry richness with clarity and finesse. Today, the domaine is considered one of the noteworthy producers in Chassagne-Montrachet, frequently praised by Burgundy enthusiasts and critics alike for the depth and authenticity of its wines.

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