2020 Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Chambrées

the domain of Caroline Morey

Caroline Morey is the eldest daughter of the renowned Jean-Marc Morey. In 2014, after her father's retirement, she acquired some of the family's vineyards to start her own estate. Today, she shares a winery in Chassagne-Montrachet with her husband, Pierre-Yves Colin, where they craft elite red and white Burgundies that are at the pinnacle of what is possible in this legendary region. The Morey family has been in Chassagne since the mid-16th century, and it was Albert Morey who first began bottling estates in 1950. His prized heritage vineyards throughout Chassagne and Santenay passed to his son, Jean-Marc, and now to Caroline. She shares a similar winemaking approach with her husband, using indigenous yeasts, fermenting and aging the wines in 350-liter barrels, and forgoing battonage. In just a few vintages, Caroline has conquered the world with wines of precision, purity, mineral intensity and an extraordinary clarity of terroir.

the terroir of Les Chambrées

Les Chambrées is located in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, on a gentle slope with well-draining soils. The subsoil consists of limestone rock interspersed with fine clay. This gives the wine both tension and a refined, almost chalky minerality. The location ensures ample sunshine, but also freshness thanks to wind currents that ventilate the plots well.

The vines are mature and yield small amounts of concentrated fruit. The Chambrées terroir is known for elegant and precise wines, with a clear balance between ripe stone fruit notes and subtle floral accents. The chalky structure often lends a salty note to the finish.

the 2020 wine year in Burgundy

2020 was an exceptional year, with plenty of heat, but cool enough nights to give the wines tension and freshness. The grapes reached healthy and even ripeness, giving the wines remarkable concentration without heaviness.

For terroirs like Les Chambrées, 2020 was an excellent year. The chalky soil retained moisture during warm spells and allowed the grapes to retain their natural acidity. This makes 2020 a vintage where ripeness and precision go hand in hand. Caroline Morey's style perfectly complements this character, as she focuses on purity and refinement.

vinification and maturation

Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand to ensure perfectly ripe grapes reach the cellar whole. A gentle pressing is followed by slow fermentation, during which Caroline maintains a moderate temperature to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine then matures for twelve to eighteen months in wooden barrels. Only a small portion of the barrels are new, ensuring freshness and terroir expression remain paramount.

The gentle aging in oak creates structure, a subtle creaminess, and a fine depth on the palate, without the wine becoming heavy or ponderous. After bottling, the wine rests for several months before release.

color, aroma and taste of the 2020 Les Chambrées

The color is bright straw yellow with a slight sheen. The aroma opens with notes of ripe yellow apple and pear, followed by citrus zest, white flowers, and a subtle herbal note. The minerality is immediately present and gives a clean, almost chalky impression.

On the palate, the wine displays a refined combination of freshness and soft roundness. The attack is elegant and precise, with white fruit, peach, and a light floral note. This is followed by a layered mid-palate where tension and ripeness balance each other. A subtle, creamy texture adds complexity without weighing the wine down.

The finish is long, clean, and slightly salty, with a delicate spiciness and a recurring chalky minerality. The wine displays a beautiful harmony between depth, freshness, and structure. While the wine is already a pleasure to drink, it can further refine over the next five to eight years.

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wine and food pairings

• Scallops with a light citrus sauce. The freshness of the wine enhances the soft sweetness of the scallops.
• Cod with fennel and a soft butter sauce. The mineral tension complements the fish's refined texture perfectly.
• Risotto with green asparagus. The creaminess of the dish complements the subtle roundness of the wine.
• Chicken breast with sage and lemon. The combination of fresh acidity and mild spiciness complements this dish beautifully.
• Pasta with mushrooms and a light cream sauce. The earthy notes of the mushrooms complement the mineral structure of the wine.
• Goat cheese with honey and thyme. The acidity in the wine balances the creamy and slightly sweet character of the dish.