Maxime Cottenceau trained under legendary Vincent Dureuil before taking over his family vineyard in 2018, and this Chardonnay from the Cte Chalonnaise shows why the region deserves your attention. Aged 14 months in barrels followed by six months in tank, Champ Pourot delivers a rich, floral profile with yellow-fruit purity that’s anything but restrained. The silky, supple center extends into a stellar, lingering finish that reveals the oak’s gentle influence without ever dominatingBurgundian elegance that rewards close attention.