Domaine Seguin Manuel Chassagne Montrachet Vieille Vignes 2023 (750ml)

Pale gold with silvery highlights, the 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Seguin-Manuel opens with an elegant nose of white peach, lemon zest, acacia blossom, and toasted hazelnut, underpinned by a gentle flintiness. Sourced from old vines rooted in clay-limestone soils within Chassagne’s lower slopes, the fruit is organically farmed and hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts in French oak barrels, followed by 12 months of ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage, using approximately 20% new oak to enhance texture without overpowering the wine’s purity. The palate is poised and expressive, delivering layers of orchard fruit, citrus cream, and subtle spice over a refined, chalky backbone. Acidity is bright and integrated, the mouthfeel supple yet tensile, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish with hints of citrus oil and toasted almond.