Vintage Character Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Houillères” 2024 from Domaine Sylvain Langoureau is a dry, village-level white Burgundy made from Chardonnay, offering a clear, stony profile that’s classic for this Côte de Beaune appellation. The 2024 growing season in Burgundy was widely reported as challenging, with significant disease pressure in many areas; wines from conscientious growers often emphasize purity, brightness, and precision rather than sheer volume.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Expect aromas of lemon, pear and white peach with hints of white flowers, followed by a palate that balances ripe orchard fruit with measured toasty oak, hazelnut and a touch of creamy brioche; the texture is medium-full yet lifted by medium-high acidity, finishing long and quietly saline. Pair it with roast chicken with herbs, seared scallops, or a buttery sole meunière.
Winery Background Domaine Sylvain Langoureau is a family-run producer based in Chassagne-Montrachet, known for bottling a range of Côte de Beaune wines that highlight individual lieux-dits and vineyard parcels. In keeping with the domaine’s terroir-first approach, élevage is typically kept in check so that oak supports rather than dominates, preserving the appellation’s natural tension and mineral drive. The result is a balanced, distinctly Burgundian style—layered and textural, yet focused—where “Les Houillères” reads as a true expression of place rather than a heavily styled, overtly oaky Chardonnay.