2023 Technical Specifications
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Tete du Clos
Soil White, Very rocky soil
Sites Tête du Clos, a sub-climat in the rocky upper reaches of Morgeot, at the vineyard apex between La Romanée and Les Embazées
Vine Age Planted in 1954
Tasting Notes William Kelley, The Wine Advocate: pear, orange zest, white flowers, freshly baked bread and toasted nuts; medium- to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with a fleshy fruit core and racy acidity
Critics Ratings 94
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Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Immediate drinking through 2038
Classification Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Tete du Clos
Soil Stony white marl, With somewhat richer deep clay
Orientation Levant (East-Facing)
Sites Tête du Clos, adjoining La Romanée within the larger Morgeot Premier Cru area
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Organically farmed.
Tasting Notes La Route des Blancs: bright gold; rubbed stone, white and yellow flowers, pear, peach, mirabelle, honeyed and toasted nuances, lemon zest, yuzu, white pepper, juniper and nutmeg; ample, powerful and taut, with concentrated fruit and lively bittersweet citrus
Food Pairing Roasted or sauced sole, sea bass or turbot; scallop risotto; sweetbreads with cream; truffled Brillat-Savarin
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