Robert-Denogent... Head-Turning Chardonnay from the Mâconnais

The wines of Domaine Robert-Denogent quickly crush any preconceived notions about the young, over-cropped whites of southern Burgundy. These are wines in a different class, whose reflection of terroir is one more likely found farther north in the Côte d'Or. Jean-Jacques Robert took over 5 hectares of his grandfather's vines in the Mâconnais just outside the village of Fuissé after finishing law school in 1988. Despite most harvests being sold off to the cooperatives, Jean-Jacques saw the small parcels as unique microclimates worthy of Pouilly-Fuissé's great pedigree. He is now joined by his sons, Robert and Antoine.

The Roberts' individual parcels are planted to old Chardonnay vines on varying soils of granite, schist, limestone, clay, and gravel. Naturally reduced yields give the grapes terrific concentration.

At a fraction of the price of the appellations of Meursault and Puligny, to which these wines hint toward in quality, the wines of Robert-Denogent offer tremendous value, wonderful richness, and impressive complexity.

2020 Robert Denogent Macon-Fuisse Les Tâches
CT92.4
A small .27-hectare parcel
Grapes are gently pressed and fermented with native yeasts
Élevage lasts 18-30 months in French oak (20% new)

2020 Robert Denogent Saint-Veran Les Pommards Vieilles Vignes
WA92+
"Ample and satiny, the 2020 Saint-Véran Les Pommards Vieilles Vignes bursts with aromas of pear, dried apricot, toasted nuts and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, suave and layered, with a textural attack, racy acids and a saline finish, it derives from a sunny, rocky site."
-William Kelley

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