Domaine Guillemot-Michel is an iconic Maconnais source for white Burguny. Based in Quintaine in the Viré-Clessé appellation, they’ve been biodynamic since the 1980’s. Founded by Pierette and Marc Guillemot-Michel forty years ago, they’ve recently been joined in the last decade by their daughter Sophie and their son-in-law Gautier Roussille. For years we’ve sold them as “Forces Telluriques” label, but going forward we’re using their official label.
We can also now quote directly from the extensive critical praise for this domaine: Jasper Morris writes “amazing how such a luxurious style of chardonnay can retain elegance.” Neal Martin (Vinous) writes “these wines are well worth seeking out.” William Kelley (Wine Advocate) writes “these are honeyed, concentrated wines that are imbued with remarkable concentration and energy, and they develop beautifully in the cellar….One of the best producers in the Maconnais.”
Guillemot-Michel’s flagship Quintaine cuvée is terrific in 2023 – it’s unoaked, pure Chardonnay full of tension and energy. Despite a stormy summer, the grapes reached optimal maturity while maintaining an excellent level of acidity — a perfect equilibrium that makes for a wine with ripe fruit, minerals and structure at the same time. Look for notes of honeysuckle, tangerine, green tea, and lime zest. It shows the richness of a Meursault without relying on any oak for added weight – not to mention at a serious discount. A showstopping white Burgundy.
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Guillemot-Michel Viré-Clessé Quintaine 2023
bottle price: $45
