2022 Chateau de la Maltroye Chas.-Mtr. 1er Cru Les Grandes Ruchottes

France / Burgundy / Cote de Beaune / Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Blanc

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grandes Ruchottes from Château de la Maltroye.
 
Jean-Pierre Cournut unequivocally called 2022 "a great vintage". It is more precise than 2020 and more readable as well in terms of the underlying terroir.
 
Burghound.com/Allen Meadows tasting notes + "Sweet Spot" (June 2024): "Cool, pure, and very pretty aromas are comprised by notes of freshly sliced green apple, petrol, and a blend of spice scents. There is both fine richness and volume to the solidly concentrated and intensely mineral-driven middleweight plus flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere, balanced and sleek finale. This is really quite classy and while better depth would be nice, more should almost certainly develop if given a chance. 2032+".

Les Grandes Ruchottes has quite a steep slope, particularly in the context of Chassagne-Montrachet, and the vines benefit from an exposure toward the morning sunshine.

Les Grandes Ruchottes is technically a sub-division of the La Grand Montagne climat, so its wines are also permitted to claim the Grande Montagne name on labels.