2021 Domaine Marc Morey & Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc

Winemaker Bernard and Sabine Mollard is a specialist in making terroir-type Burgundies such as those from Saint-Aubin, Chasssagne-Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet in various gradations. Respect for the terroir is the keyword at Marc Morey. The vines are pruned for optimum yields. The soil is worked all year round. For several years now, the estate has been located in Chassagne Montrachet near Beaune in the Côte-d'Or department.

This Marc Morey & Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc is a 100% Chardonnay coming from a vineyard located on a clay-limestone soil. After manual picking, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control. The young wine is then transferred to 1-year-old oak barrels where it rests on its own sediment until the end of the malolactic fermentation, with regular 'bâtonnage' (stirring) of the 'groin'. This strengthens the mineral character of the wine and gives more structure and creaminess. After 10 months, the wine is drained, clarified and (depending on the vintage year) lightly filtered before bottling. The result is a Chassagne-Montrachet that is fresh and well balanced. Light straw yellow in the glass with a nose of white flowers, light citrus, hints of vanilla and brioche and nothing too much. In the mouth a good texture with good persistence in the aftertaste. A delicious wine with refined charcuterie and of course perfect with fish.