A powerful yet finely structured Chardonnay from a high-altitude plot at the pinnacle of the appellation – shaped by limestone, saline freshness and great ageing potential.
Bright, intense golden yellow with a sparkling sheen.
Nose
Beguilingly open with apple purée, orange and orange marmalade, alongside ginger, liquorice, smoky hints and a cool breath of sea air; finely integrated woody notes complete the picture.
Palate
Juicy, fresh fruit with citrus and orange on the palate, invigorating acidity and a pronounced saline streak that leads into a long, vibrant finish.
Character
A wonderfully lively Chablis that masterfully combines power and finesse – already impressive now, but with clear potential for bottle ageing.
Pairing
Prawns with sweet potatoes, ginger and sesame oil, corn-fed chicken breast with kumquats and pak choi, or crispy tofu with miso and orange wedges.
Notes
The Montserre plot lies at high altitude on dense limestone slabs (“Serres”) with white pebbles and is surrounded by a hedgerow teeming with birdlife. The estate is farmed biodynamically and is Demeter-certified. Tip: Decant at this stage and do not serve too cold.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
A bright, intense golden yellow, sparkling in the glass and already hinting visually at the concentration of the 2022 vintage.
Nose
Open and with an alluring aromatic profile: apple purée and fresh orange meet orange marmalade, accompanied by the spicy warmth of ginger and delicate notes of liquorice. Beneath lie smoky undertones and a cool, saline touch reminiscent of waves crashing against rocks. The subtle use of wood is neatly integrated into the succulent fruit. Decant before drinking and do not serve too cold.
Palate
Fresh fruit virtually explodes on the palate: citrus and fresh orange dominate, carried by a vibrant acidity. A pronounced salty streak runs across the tongue. Power and finesse form a remarkably harmonious union here – a wonderfully lively Chablis with cool elegance.
Finish
Long and marked by salinity, with citrus freshness persisting to the very end. The lingering aftertaste points to outstanding ageing potential – patience will be rewarded.
Terroir & origin
The Montserre plot sits high up at the summit of the appellation, in eastern Chablis at around 300 metres above sea level. It owes its name to the ‘Serres’ – dense, overlapping limestone slabs typical of the Kimmeridgian limestone that dominates here, formed from ancient seabed deposits. The surface soil is strewn with white pebbles; the vineyard site is exposed to wind on all four sides and surrounded by a hedgerow where birds nest, creating a thriving ecosystem.
Grape variety & vinification
100% Chardonnay, vinified dry at 13.5% ABV. At Château de Béru, the grapes are carefully selected, gently pressed and fermented spontaneously with natural yeasts; maturation takes place in small wooden casks. Athénais de Béru farms the vineyards biodynamically (Demeter-certified) – using horses rather than heavy machinery to protect the soils.
Food recommendations
Ideal with prawns with sweet potato, ginger and sesame oil – the wine’s ginger and citrus notes echo the dish’s spicing. Equally appealing: crispy tofu with miso, seaweed and orange segments or corn-fed chicken breast with kumquats, pak choi and polenta.
Special features
The rare interplay of opulent, preserved-fruit character and cool, saline minerality – harvested directly from this exposed high-altitude site with its ancient limestone soils. A Chablis that proves great wines are not made, but born in the vineyard.
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