2022 Monthélie Blanc, Domaine Changarnier

• Style: Buttery, textured Chardonnay with citrus snap
• Taste: Stone fruit, lemon, creamy pastry, mineral length, oak richness
• Food: Roasted chicken, creamy pasta, shellfish, aged cheeses
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: 13% ABV, chill to 10–12°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A textural, full-bodied white that unfolds with patience. Twelve months in barrel have built a rich, rounded palate where oak and fruit dialogue over time, yet acidity remains bright and persistent. You'll find buttery, stone-fruit character—creamy pastry notes give way to ripe citrus and orchard fruit, finishing with a long, mineral length where lemon and saline backbone define the final note. At 13% ABV and aged with restraint (just 20% new oak), this wine drinks with poise rather than heaviness.

The Winery — Domaine Changarnier

Rooted in Monthélie since 1720, this family estate sits 365 metres above sea level, overlooking the Auxey-Duresses and Meursault valleys. Brothers Antoine and Claude took the helm in 2004, joined by winemaker Fabrice Grousrin, who champions modern viticulture and hand-harvesting to capture genuine site character. All fruit is picked by hand, and the domaine earned organic certification in 2019. The 2022 vintage gifted Burgundy with abundance after several lean years—despite drought conditions, rain in late June and an exemplary September harvest delivered fruit with vibrant aromatics and balancing acidity.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Côte de Beaune Chardonnay at its best shows the exact balance you'll find here: ripe citrus against subtle oak and saline backbone. Pair with roasted chicken with herb butter, baked white fish, creamy pasta where good butter matters, or aged Comté and soft cheeses like Brie. This is a wine that rewards patient tasting—chill to 10–12°C and serve at date night or as a thoughtful gift that speaks to genuine site character and organic commitment. Explore the rest of our France selection and the broader riches of the Beaune region.