{"product_id":"domaine-cheveau-macon-solutre-pouilly-sur-le-mont-2023","title":"Domaine Cheveau Macon-Solutre-Pouilly 'Sur le Mont' 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen are in the heart of Burgundy—no, not that part of Burgundy. I’m talking about the rolling hills clustered around the monumental Rock of Solutré, where some of the best price-to-quality Chardonnay in all of France is quietly made. About 45 minutes south of Puligny-Montrachet, these vineyards tap into the same historic limestone formations that define the great whites we all obsess over farther north. In the right hands, wines from Solutré-Pouilly are tense yet round, precise yet textured, framed by that mineral-etched clarity we chase in serious white Burgundy. The problem, of course, is that even basic village wines from Meursault, Puligny, and Chassagne now routinely crest $100. Thank the universe for producers like Domaine Cheveau—a true family estate with next-level attention to detail that shows immediately in the glass. If you love that subtle kiss of reduction à la Roulot, Hubert Lamy, or Leflaive, consider this your new favorite Chardonnay house. Don’t judge the label—the wine inside is genuinely impressive. White Burgundy of this caliber hovering around the $30 mark is nearly impossible to find, and you’ll know exactly what I mean within milliseconds of putting your nose in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSouthern Burgundy has long lived in the shadow of the Côte d’Or, but geologically and historically, it is very much part of the same story. The Rock of Solutré itself is a dramatic limestone escarpment rising abruptly from the surrounding vineyards—a landmark that has shaped both human history and viticulture here for millennia. The slopes of Solutré-Pouilly are rich in Jurassic limestone mixed with clay and marl, offering excellent drainage and a naturally saline tension. Elevation and exposure preserve freshness, while the warmer southern latitude brings a subtle generosity of fruit. The result is Chardonnay that feels unmistakably Burgundian in structure, with Puligny-like bones and a slightly more open, immediately appealing Solutré expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Cheveau is one of the estates that proves just how serious this corner of Burgundy can be. The cellars sit in the hamlet of Solutré-Pouilly, right in the heart of Pouilly-Fuissé, and the domaine was founded in 1950 by André Cheveau. His work was carried forward by his son Michel, and today the estate is run by the next generation—brothers Nicolas and Julien—who oversee this fourteen-hectare family domaine with precision and restraint. Their vineyard holdings are centered around Solutré-Pouilly, with additional parcels in Davayé in the Mâconnais and Saint-Amour in Beaujolais, giving them a deep, intuitive understanding of southern Burgundian terroir. This wine comes from their single vineyard “Sur le Mont,” which literally means “on the hill”—a reference to elevated sites near the base of the Rock of Solutré, where thinner soils and constant air movement sharpen precision and mineral drive. Farming is meticulous, yields are controlled, and Chardonnay is handled with confidence: thoughtful harvesting, gentle pressing, native fermentations, and élevage that favors balance and site expression over oak impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 “Sur le Mont” opens with aromas of lemon oil, yellow apple, white peach, crushed oyster shell, and a fine, smoky-reductive flintiness that immediately signals seriousness. On the palate, it’s medium-plus bodied yet energetic, with a chalky mineral core wrapped in subtle creaminess, finishing long, clean, and quietly saline. This is a wine made for the table: exceptional with roast chicken, veal with lemon and herbs, grilled pork chops, or simple seafood like scallops or sole with beurre blanc. Serve it lightly chilled in a Burgundy glass and give it a few minutes of air—this is real white Burgundy character, delivered without the Côte d’Or price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45865197699228,"sku":"CAUB-CHEV23MACSOL-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/2023DomaineCheveauMacon_WEB_2_58f7c621-1a67-4581-ab10-c5c151f0757a.png?v=1766778936","url":"https:\/\/thecaubleist.com\/products\/domaine-cheveau-macon-solutre-pouilly-sur-le-mont-2023","provider":"The Caubleist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}