2023 Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet Clos de la Maltroie

The 2023 Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Clos de la Maltroie” is a classic expression of white Burgundy from Chassagne-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune, crafted by Domaine Michel Niellon, a highly respected family estate known for producing some of the appellation’s most precise and age-worthy Chardonnays. The domaine has built its reputation over generations through traditional viticulture and restrained winemaking, emphasizing terroir transparency and balance rather than overt oak influence. Sourced from the Premier Cru vineyard Clos de la Maltroie, a site prized for its clay-limestone soils and ability to produce wines with both richness and structure, the 2023 vintage is made from 100% Chardonnay and reflects a strong growing season with excellent ripeness and acidity. In the glass, it shows lifted aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and crushed stone, followed by a taut, mineral-driven palate with citrus, orchard fruit, and subtle floral notes, finishing long and precise. Known for its balance of tension and depth, this wine is built to evolve over the next decade, highlighting both the pedigree of the producer and the classic elegance of Premier Cru Chassagne-Montrachet.