Armand Heitz Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie 2020

Armand Heitz directs this small but growing 5 ha domaine that he farms biodynamically. The domaine's roots descend to 1987 when it was substantially larger (more than 20 ha) but over time bits and pieces were either sold or leased to others. It has taken time, but many of these vineyard leases have come back to family control and they will have exciting new additions coming for 2014, 2015 and beyond. The wines are aromatic, pure and expressive of their terroir - classic nods to old-school Burgundy winemaking practices. All Armand's wines are 100% whole cluster fermentations. As he firmly believes that a wine's essence is derived from the totality of the vine. Each component of the vine, from roots to leaves to stems, skins and pulp, plays an important role in a living wine.

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Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety that is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. Chardonnay wines are known for their versatility and a wide range of styles. The grape produces wines that can be very different depending on the growing conditions and winemaking techniques. Chardonnay wines can range from light-bodied and unoaked with flavors of green apple and lemon to full-bodied and rich with flavors of tropical fruit, butter, and oak.

The wine style can vary greatly depending on where it's grown, wines from Burgundy, France tend to be crisp and mineral driven, while in California and Australia, the wine style is often more full-bodied and oaky.

Chardonnay grapes can be harvested at different times depending on the desired style, early-harvested grapes will produce lighter and fruitier wines, while late-harvested grapes will produce wines with more body and complexity. Oak aging can also affect the flavor profile and style of the wine, with flavors of butter, vanilla and toast.

Chardonnay pairs well with a wide range of foods, particularly seafood, chicken, and creamy pasta dishes.

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