Benoit Ente Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houillères 2022

This dry white wine from the AOC Chassagne-Montrachet is crafted by the Benoit Ente winery using Chardonnay grapes. It offers aromas of yellow stone fruits and linden flower, complemented by a distinct minerality and subtle toasted notes on the palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• D.O. / Region: AOC Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy
• Winery: Benoit Ente
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18 months in oak and glass / High potential

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from the Les Houillères parcel, located on the border with Puligny-Montrachet and adjacent to the Tremblots vineyard. Replanted with Chardonnay in 2005, this terroir provides the wine with remarkable tension and depth due to its prime location in the Côte de Beaune.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

Match

Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

Match

Winemaking

The wine is aged for approximately 18 months in a combination of oak and glass vessels, followed by a final refining period in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a white Burgundy with great cellaring potential, this bottle is a suitable addition to your collection. Its balance of freshness and structure makes it an ideal companion for special occasions. You can buy Benoit Ente Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houillères 2022 online directly from our shop.