CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1er cru Virondot Domaine Marc Morey 2021
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Virondot Domaine Marc Morey 2021
Region: Cassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, France
Grape: Chardonnay
Rating: 94 points (Wine Advocate), 93 points (Burghound)
When to drink: 2023-2035 (William Kelley)
Tasting: A compelling expression of this lesser-known Premier Cru vineyard, displaying remarkable precision and energy. The bouquet offers fresh citrus, white flowers, and crushed stones, with subtle notes of toasted almonds and fresh butter. On the palate, there's impressive tension between ripe fruit and mineral intensity, with William Kelley noting its exceptional drive and saline finish, while Allen Meadows highlights its outstanding purity and length.
Pairing: This refined Premier Cru pairs exceptionally with pan-seared Ōra King Salmon, butter-poached Carabineros, or Poulet de Bresse with fresh morels. The wine's mineral complexity matches well with 24-month Fort Saint Antoine Comté and peak-season Vacherin Mont d'Or. For autumn dining, serve with wild Girolles sautéed with herbs, or enhance dishes with freshly shaved white truffle.
Producer: Domaine Marc Morey, now skilfully managed by Sabine Mollard (third generation), represents the epitome of precise, terroir-focused winemaking in Chassagne-Montrachet. The domaine holds a privileged position in Virondot, a steep, east-facing Premier Cru vineyard known for producing wines of remarkable tension and minerality. Their winemaking approach emphasises minimal intervention, allowing the unique characteristics of this limestone-rich site to shine through.
Vintage: 2021 was marked by an exceptionally warm, dry growing season in Burgundy. Early budbreak led to an early harvest, beginning in mid-August. Despite the heat, the best producers, like Marc Morey, maintained freshness through careful canopy management and precise picking dates. The result is a vintage combining impressive concentration with surprising freshness and mineral definition.
ABV: 13.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
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