2023 Domaine Douhairet-Porcheret, Monthelie Blanc, Cuvee Miss Armande

Cataldina Lippo and Vincent Monfort maintain the technical precision established by the legendary André Porcheret at Monthelie Douhairet, utilizing barrel fermentation and a measured elevage in 500L oak to preserve the site’s primary tension. The Cuvée Miss Armande is drawn from 60-year-old vines within the limestone-dominant *La Combe d’Anay* parcel, where the high-altitude amphitheater of Monthelie fosters a leaner, more vertical profile than the broader wines of neighboring Meursault. In the 2023 vintage, the estate managed the season's generous yields by prioritizing early picking dates, successfully balancing high physiological ripeness with the cooling influence of the Auxey-Duresses valley. This Chardonnay exhibits a taut, architectural frame characterized by high-toned acidity and a fine-grained phenolic grip that provides substantial drive through the finish. The result is a wine defined by its mid-palate density and a persistent saline mineral signature that reflects its specific technical and agricultural origins.