Berthenet

Burgundy Chardonnay from Montagny's limestone terroir, rated by Wine Spectator and Decanter.

Berthenet produces Chardonnay from Montagny, a limestone-rich appellation in southern Burgundy known for mineral-driven white wines of precision and aging potential. The winery's portfolio centers on premier cru expressions: Montagny 1er Cru 'Saint Morilles' and Symphonie Montagny 1er Cru both achieve 90-point averages from prestige critics including Wine Spectator and Decanter, while Tête de Cuvée Montagny rounds out the range at 88.7 points. These wines reflect the terroir's characteristic tension between ripe fruit and crisp acidity, shaped by Burgundy's cool continental climate and the region's chalky soils. Berthenet's focus on premier cru Montagny positions the winery within a category of serious, food-friendly Chardonnays that reward both near-term enjoyment and patient cellaring.