Château de Cary Potet is located in Buxy in the Côte Chalonnaise, about 40 minutes south of Beaune. The château is one of the oldest in the Chalonnaise, having been owned by the du Besset family since the 15th century. In the 1970's, the Desfontaine family purchased the château and it has been in their hands ever since. The geneological records of the family show that the Desfontaines have been winegrowers for twelve generations, since 1592! Today, brothers Xavier and Arnaud run the estate with their mother, Véronique, where they make extraordinary Chardonnay from Montagny and exceptional Pinot Noir from Mercurey. Together, Véronique and her boys epitomize the tradition, quality and family-focus that is abundant in the Chalonnaise.

Montagny is a white wine appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise that produces some of the best Chardonnay in all the region, especially for everyday drinking. This Chardonnay from Château de Cary Potet is an excellent example of what the wines can achieve in terms of quality and value. The Château de Cary Potet Les Bassets pours a light straw in the glass with brilliant lemon highlights. On the nose, aromas of persimmon, just-ripe peach and a saline mineral note plume from the glass. On the palate, the wine is textured and refreshing with a lively concentration of ripe fruit flavors and chalky mineral complexity. The finish is energetic and exciting, calling you back for another thirst-quenching sip. Enjoy with seared scallops, ginger-lime black cod or herb-marinated chicken.