2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Morgeot
Soil Chalky upper soils and deeper, Clayey soils lower in the parcels
Sites Tête de Clos, Petits Clos and Fairande
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels 228-liter French oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing For Slow Extraction After Manual Harvesting And Sorting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Manually harvested and sorted, then pneumatically pressed for slow extraction. After light settling, the must entered 228-liter French-oak barrels, 15% new, for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. The wine matured on fine lees for 18 months without bâtonnage; one month before bottling the barrels were assembled in stainless steel, followed by racking, light fining and light filtration. Bottling followed the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with green reflections; powerful, toasted and citrus-scented nose; dense, mineral and complex palate with a persistent finish
Food Pairing Poultry, veal or pork; sea fish poached in white wine; pike quenelles; sole with cream; crab soufflé; warm oysters; Comté or Beaufort
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Morgeot
Soil Chalky upper soils and deeper, Clayey soils lower in the parcels
Sites Tête de Clos, Petits Clos and Fairande
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels 228-liter French oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing For Slow Extraction After Manual Harvesting And Sorting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Manually harvested and sorted, then pneumatically pressed for slow extraction. After light settling, the must entered 228-liter French-oak barrels, 15% new, for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. The wine matured on fine lees for 18 months without bâtonnage; one month before bottling the barrels were assembled in stainless steel, followed by racking, light fining and light filtration. Bottling followed the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with green reflections; powerful, toasted and citrus-scented nose; dense, mineral and complex palate with a persistent finish. Neal Martin's October 2023 Vinous note describes crushed stone through citrus fruit, hints of brioche, a balanced, linear palate and concentrated finish.
Food Pairing Poultry, veal or pork; sea fish poached in white wine; pike quenelles; sole with cream; crab soufflé; warm oysters; Comté or Beaufort
Critics Ratings 92-94
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Morgeot
Soil Chalky upper soils and deeper, Clayey soils lower in the parcels
Sites Tête de Clos, Petits Clos and Fairande
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels 228-liter French oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing For Slow Extraction After Manual Harvesting And Sorting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 228
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Manually harvested and sorted, then pneumatically pressed for slow extraction. After light settling, the must entered 228-liter French-oak barrels, 15% new, for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. The wine matured on fine lees for 18 months without bâtonnage; one month before bottling the barrels were assembled in stainless steel, followed by racking, light fining and light filtration. Bottling followed the lunar calendar.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with green reflections; powerful, toasted and citrus-scented nose; dense, mineral and complex palate with a persistent finish
Food Pairing Poultry, veal or pork; sea fish poached in white wine; pike quenelles; sole with cream; crab soufflé; warm oysters; Comté or Beaufort
Critics Ratings 93
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