2023 Henri Prudhon & Fils, Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien

Domaine Henri Prudhon & Fils leverages a minimal-intervention approach to stewardship, prioritizing vine balance to express the distinct character of their Saint-Aubin holdings. The 2023 Les Murgers des Dents de Chien is sourced from an exceptional, high-altitude limestone plateau situated directly above the Chevalier-Montrachet grand cru, where the shallow, stony soils force deep root penetration and dictate a precise structural profile. In the cellar, the fruit undergoes pneumatic pressing followed by long, temperature-controlled fermentations in oak barrels, including approximately 30% new wood, with intentional lees contact to provide structural depth. The 2023 vintage conditions, defined by a warm, dry growing season, have yielded a wine of remarkable density and tension, with high-toned acidity perfectly integrated into a fine-grained, chalk-driven architecture. This release exemplifies the domaine's focus on restraint and technical accuracy, resulting in a Chardonnay that balances immediate structural complexity with clear potential for mid-term evolution.