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The 2020 Burgundy vintage, despite some tricky conditions and unusually high temperatures, is largely considered excellent, especially for white wines. The best whites from this vintage display excellent tension, fine balance, and bright fruit, often drawing comparisons to the 2017s.
This Benoit Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet 2020, a Chardonnay, has garnered strong user ratings, averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings, and a critic review of 92/100. It's often described as buttery and complex, offering notes of citrus, lemon, cream (with yeasty undertones), apple, yellow plum, and a subtle hint of oak. Some tasters have found it lithe, transparent, with a neutral oak impression, good concentration, and energy, while others highlight its richness and steely, acid-driven purity of fruit. It presents a stony depth and width, with a super silky texture that is direct and not hard, making it a top village wine. Expect a concentrated yet fresh width of yellow citrus, modestly floral, with intense, cool fruit that is layered, very mouth-watering, and juicy on the finish.
Food pairing suggestions include chicken and turkey, shellfish, pasta, rich fish like salmon or tuna, mild and soft cheeses, and cured meats.
This wine is an excellent choice for those who appreciate a classic, high-quality white Burgundy. It's perfectly suited for special dinners, celebrations, or as a delightful addition to any discerning wine collection, especially given that 2020 is considered a white wine vintage to buy and savor.
【 Highly-rated 2020 vintage from a respected Chassagne-Montrachet producer 】