Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru, “Les Vergers”

Jean-Marc farms half a hectare of vines planted in the late 1940s in this premier cru, which sits immediately above Les Chenevottes and Les Macherelles on the slope, flanking them both. Always a standout in the lineup, it offers a nose of lemon-lime and quinine, and its minerality—while nonetheless formidable—melds sublimely into the fruit, contributing to an overall impression of seamless power.