Nestling at Château de Saint-Aubin, at the heart of the emblematic Burgundy winegrowing landscape, the Prosper Maufoux wine house is ideally located on the Route des Grands Crus. Established in 1860, over 150 years ago, it has played a major role in the reputation of Burgundy wines in France and abroad. The House sources its wines from the region’s most famous appellations. Saint-Aubin, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet adorn its cellar. While the family-run business covers the Côte de Beaune, it has also unearthed some truly rare gems in the Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise and the heart of the Mâconnais. In 2010, the traditional Burgundy House, with its modern, forward-looking approach, was taken over by the Piffaut family, an old Burgundy family involved in the wine industry for over 200 years. The House, certified High Environmental Value, demands and applies sustainable viticulture to its nine hectares of vines. These sustainable viticultural practices, combined with technical advances, enable the production of racy, balanced wines from the finest climates, with great respect for the terroir.

Located at an altitude of around 240 metres, between the emblematic villages of Bâtard-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, the Chardonnay vines grow on the particularly well-drained gritty scree soils. Once harvested at optimum ripeness, the grapes are pressed in whole bunches using a pneumatic press and undergo static settling at 12 degrees Celsius for around 24 hours. After being barreled, the fruits go through alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wine is aged in 40% new barrels for 16 months before being bottled.
The elegant, golden colour is enhanced by a sophisticated and expressive bouquet, marked by aromas of peaches and pears, alongside floral notes and hints of hazelnut. The intense and powerful palate presents an explosion of flavour blending spiced and lightly woody flavours, leading to a delicious and long finish. A cuvée with the potential to be stored in the cellar for many years.