2024 Domaine Sylvain Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc

Winery

Domaine Sylvain Morey is a relatively young estate with deep roots in Chassagne-Montrachet. Sylvain Morey comes from a well-known wine family and worked at the family estate for many years before starting his own project in 2014. Since then, he has rapidly built a strong reputation with wines that excel in precision, balance, and terroir expression. His style is refined rather than exuberant, with a strong focus on tension, purity, and texture. This makes his white Burgundies particularly interesting for enthusiasts seeking finesse and classic structure. You can find more information about this winery in the Winery tab.

Origin and terroir

Chassagne-Montrachet is located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune and is one of the great villages of White Burgundy. The appellation is known for its chalky soils of clay, stone, and marl, which produce Chardonnay wines with both breadth and tension. In Chassagne-Montrachet, the wines often acquire slightly more structure and earthy depth than in, for example, Puligny-Montrachet, while still retaining a beautiful freshness and minerality. For a producer like Sylvain Morey, this is a terroir that suits a precise, layered style perfectly.

Grapes and vineyard management

This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay. In the vineyards, Sylvain Morey works with great attention to healthy grapes, balanced yields, and the purest possible translation of the terroir. Through precise leaf management and careful fruit selection, freshness is preserved, while the grapes develop sufficient ripeness to give the wine depth and length. That combination of ripeness and tension is a key characteristic of the estate's style.

Vinification and aging

After the harvest, the grapes are carefully pressed and vinified with the aim of preserving both the aromatic finesse and the texture of Chardonnay. Fermentation takes place with great attention to detail, after which the wine matures further on the fine lees. This sur lie aging lends extra depth, tension, and creaminess to the wine. With a winemaker like Sylvain Morey, wood typically remains supportive rather than dominant, ensuring that the origin and freshness of the wine remain central.

Color, smell and taste

In the glass, the wine displays a bright golden-yellow color. The aroma opens with citrus, white peach, ripe apple, and white flowers, followed by subtle notes of almond, brioche, and wet stone. On the palate, the wine is refined but certainly not light. The initial taste is fresh and precise, followed by a layered texture featuring ripe stone fruit, a light creaminess, and distinct mineral tension. The finish is long, clean, and classic Chassagne-Montrachet, possessing both elegance and grip.

Style and character

This Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc fits well within Sylvain Morey's style: refined, pure, and built on tension. The wine combines the breadth and structure so characteristic of Chassagne with modern precision and a subtle use of oak. The result is a white Burgundy that already possesses great charm, yet has sufficient substance to develop further in the bottle.

Volume

The 2024 vintage seems to align well with the style of Sylvain Morey and the character of Chassagne-Montrachet. In a classic Burgundian year, Chardonnay from this appellation can display great tension, freshness, and terroir expression. This typically results in wines with a beautiful balance between ripe fruit, lively acidity, and mineral length. The expected drinking window runs from 2027 to 2033.

Food and wine pairings

This Chassagne-Montrachet pairs excellently with turbot, sea bass, scallops, lobster, and poultry with creamy sauces. Veal, mushroom risotto, and dishes with a subtle buttery note also match beautifully. Thanks to its tension and structure, this is a wine that holds its own well with both refined fish dishes and richer preparations.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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