Benoit Ente Chassagne-Montrachet Les Houilleres, Cote de Beaune, France 2023

Benoit Ente is the younger brother to Arnaud Ente, one of the greatest chardonnay producers in the world, but if he continues on his current trajectory he won’t be known as the “other” Ente for long.

While Benoit has been making wine since the late 80s, it wasn’t until 1997 that he was able to acquire his own vineyards. He inherited less than 4 hectares almost exclusively in Puligny‐Montrachet, as well as small plots in Chassagne‐Montrachet and Meursault.

The Chassagne-Montrachet parcel, initially planted with Pinot Noir, was transformed into Chardonnay by Benoît in 2005. Situated next to the Puligny-Montrachet appellation, it borders the estate’s Tremblots parcel.