Allen Meadows Praised: Château de la Maltroye Clos du Château 1er Cru Blanc 2020
Aug 07, 2025
Château de la Maltroye is an iconic estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, featuring an 18th-century mansion and cellars that date back to the 15th century. Owned by the Cornut family since 1939, it comprises 13 hectares in Chassagne-Montrachet and 2 hectares in Santenay, with 70% of its vineyards classified as Premier Cru. The estate’s old-vine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are cultivated across notable climats, including the prized Clos de la Maltroye monopole, using sustainable lutte raisonnée methods that emphasize tradition and terroir.
A major winemaking transition began with Jean-Pierre Cornut in 1993. He modernized the cellar with pneumatic presses, temperature control systems, and separate processes for reds and whites. The white grapes are gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures, then matured in a carefully selected mix of barrels. With low yields, manual harvesting, and meticulous fermentation, Cornut's approach combines heritage and innovation, consistently producing expressive, ageworthy wines marked by purity and complexity.
Following yesterday's offer of Chassagne-Montrachet Dent de Chien 1er Cru 1999 - which sold out quickly - we now have an attractive parcel of Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet Clos du Château 1er Cru Blanc 2020. This wine was described by Allen Meadows as "Outstanding," "exceptionally rich," and having a "highly seductive texture." Full details are as follows:
A major winemaking transition began with Jean-Pierre Cornut in 1993. He modernized the cellar with pneumatic presses, temperature control systems, and separate processes for reds and whites. The white grapes are gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures, then matured in a carefully selected mix of barrels. With low yields, manual harvesting, and meticulous fermentation, Cornut's approach combines heritage and innovation, consistently producing expressive, ageworthy wines marked by purity and complexity.
Following yesterday's offer of Chassagne-Montrachet Dent de Chien 1er Cru 1999 - which sold out quickly - we now have an attractive parcel of Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet Clos du Château 1er Cru Blanc 2020. This wine was described by Allen Meadows as "Outstanding," "exceptionally rich," and having a "highly seductive texture." Full details are as follows:
Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet Clos du Chateau 1er Cru Blanc 2020
HK$920 per bottle, 18 bottles available (^Next Listing from Hong Kong: HK$1,380 per bottle)
92pts Allen Meadows "Outstanding"
Smoky white orchard fruit aromas enjoy added breadth in the form of orange peel, anise and a hint of rosemary oil. The exceptionally rich, even opulent flavors, possess a highly seductive texture that contrasts moderately with the youthfully austere, palate staining and impressively persistent finish. This well-balanced effort should repay up to a decade of keeping.
HK$920 per bottle, 18 bottles available (^Next Listing from Hong Kong: HK$1,380 per bottle)
92pts Allen Meadows "Outstanding"
Smoky white orchard fruit aromas enjoy added breadth in the form of orange peel, anise and a hint of rosemary oil. The exceptionally rich, even opulent flavors, possess a highly seductive texture that contrasts moderately with the youthfully austere, palate staining and impressively persistent finish. This well-balanced effort should repay up to a decade of keeping.
Subject to final confirmation. ETA 6-8 weeks.
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