Domaine A.F. Gros Beaune Premier Cru Les Montrevenots 2019

Les Montrevenots is a Beaune Premier Cru vineyard in Burgundy. It is mostly planted with Pinot Noir, though a couple of producers make white wines from the small amount of Chardonnay on the site.

The vineyard is located at the very southern end of Beaune's belt of Premier Cru vineyards, bordering the commune of Pommard. It is one of the highest premier crus in the commune, starting at around 300 meters. The vines are perched on the southern side of the Montagne-Saint-Désiré hill, overlooking the northern edge of Pommard.

Despite its global success, Chardonnay as a grape is relatively neutral and it is not considered an aromatic variety. Indeed, it is often dubbed "the winemaker's grape", for it is in the winery that many of its defining characters are amplified or reduced. Made in a variety of styles, Chardonnay wines can show fruit notes that run from citrusy and mineral to exotic and toasty.

At its most basic, Chardonnay produces wines of a light golden hue, with notes of citrus, green apple, blossom and almonds or oatmeal. On the palate, Chardonnay has moderate acidity and moderate alcohol with a medium body. Climate, as well as viticulture and winemaking, play a major role in the aromas and flavors of the resulting wine.