DOM MICHEL NIELLON CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET CHAMPGAINS 2020

Chassagne-Montrachet's Premier Cru Champs Gain sits on the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, where limestone-heavy soils and a sheltered aspect concentrate Chardonnay without sacrificing acidity. Domaine Michel Niellon is one of the village's most respected small producers, farming a handful of parcels across some of Chassagne's best-known Premiers Crus. The 2020 opens with pear, confit citrus, and toasted almonds, carries a bright, chalky mid-palate with lively acidity, and closes with a saline finish that keeps things focused and clean.