A selection of 2020 White Burgundy with great ratings that are starting to drink really well and one of the rarest reds of the Côte de Beaune – Brilliant wines!

If you don’t yet know the wines of Domaine Chapelle de Blagny, I urge you to try these – you won’t be disappointed.

The Domaine Chapelle de Blagny has been around for generations, and not many people had heard of it because they sold all their grapes to the Beaune negociants. However for a couple decades now they have been crafting gorgeous wines from the highest vineyards in Meursault.

Read the note below on the red Blagny, it really is a brilliant wine!

“I was immensely impressed by the quality of the 2020 white Burgundies. They surpassed expectations, a sentiment that was shared by the group. Generally, these seem superior to their 2019 counterparts thanks to, at times, their spine-tingling nervosité that was presumed impossible given that year’s heat. Whoever claims that modern white Burgundy has lost its typicité and edginess should taste the wines instead of theorizing.”

Neal Martin

Domaine Chapelle de Blagny, Meursault

The hamlet of Blagny is a Cistercian heritage site and even during the earlier gallo-roman period it is believed that the inhabitants cultivated vines.

From the 12th to the 18^th century Blagny belonged to the Cistercian order established in the nearby abbey of Maizières. As commented by several 18th century writers, it appears that the monks’ knowledge of winegrowing had already built up the reputation of Blagny for its fine wine.

 After the revolution, the domaine was sold in 1793 as national property and then acquired in 1811 by an ancestor of the present owner, Etienne de Brechard, and for five generations the family tended the vines, harvesting the grapes and up until recently sold them to local merchants. The property is named after a 15^th century chapel located next to the winery which still remains today.

The Premier Cru vineyards in the hamlet of Meursault-Blagny may be less well-known than other Premier Crus like Perrières, Genevrières or Charmes, but quality-wise they rival the best, especially as their higher elevation now gives them an advantage in warm weather. Situated at the highest point of the Premier Crus on high, steep slopes straddling the communes of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, the high altitude protects them from the effects of global warming, allowing the natural acidities to be maintained.

Offered subject to remaining unsold and final written confirmation.

Wines available for delivery.

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