Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Vieilles Vignes 2021

CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 1er CRU
Appelation Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Controllée 
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
This vineyard parcel reveals a strong identity. It is located in a spot known as "Les Petits Clos", which enjoys an excellent east-west exposure, in the heart of the appellation. With a surface area of 2 hectares, this is the domaine's most important parcel of vines in terms of size and prestige! All the grapes are harvest by hand. The alcoholic fermentation take place in barrels for 2 months. Batonnages (stirring up of the lees) just as required, is determined by tasting and monitoring the wine by the winemaker. This wine ages for 14 months: 12 month in barrels on the lees without racking, then 2 months in vat. 100% in oak barrels, of which 30% are new. The clarification is very smooth, by fining and lenticular filtration. This rich, red clay-limestone soil, in which the vines, planted in 1950, delve deep, gives the wine the round character of great white wines, underpinned and balanced by a lovely mineral structure. Fourteen months ageing on the lees draw out the natural qualities of this exceptional wine. It is already beautifully full and long, with notes of flowers, yellow fruit and citrus, when young. It is even more surprising with age – undergoing a veritable metamorphosis. It takes on a golden hue and even more body and substance. White meat in a cream sauce, scallops, lobster, good quality fish, or cheeses.