2023 Chassagne-Montrachet, Philippe le Hardi

• Style: Bone Dry Chardonnay
• Taste: Stone fruit, vanilla, white flowers, mineral spine
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, mushroom, poultry, oily fish
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13% ABV, now or over 10 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Stone-fruit richness meets saline, mineral spine in this assured Burgundy white. Aromas of ripe orchard fruit with vanilla undertones frame white-flower florality and subtle toast notes on the palate. Limestone-driven minerality provides the structural backbone that lingers long after the glass is empty, while concentrated yet refined character shows why this appellation commands respect.

The Winery — Philippe le Hardi

Once the majestic seat of Burgundy's first Duke, the estate underwent renaissance after 2010 when investment restored its standing. Chef de Cave François des Moutis now leads a focused approach to revealing quality from prestigious single-vineyard sites across the Côte d'Or. The 2023 vintage faced unstable summer weather, yet skilled winemaking coaxed the Chardonnay to full ripeness while preserving brightness for graceful ageing. Seventeen months in oak—a quarter new—built the wine's complexity without excess.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted chicken, poached fish in butter sauce, or aged Burgundy cheeses like Saint-Nectaire shine alongside this wine. The acidity and freshness make it ready to drink now, yet it holds enough structure to develop beautifully over the next decade, making it ideal for gifting or building a cellar. Its vegan and vegetarian credentials expand the table further. Explore our broader selection across France's finest regions, discover more of our Chassagne-Montrachet offerings, and uncover what we've curated across Burgundy's greatest white-wine appellations.