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Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot
Location
Located in central Burgundy, in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the vines for this Premier Cru grow on the slope to the south of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet.
Soil
Morgeot’s terroir is comprised of several plots that surround the abbey of Morgeot, just south of the village. The slopes face east/southeast and the soil is composed of clay and marl overlying hard Jurassic limestone, which lends this wine its lovely minerality.
Grape variety
100 % Pinot Noir.
Vinification
Traditional Burgundian vinification in open vats with long maceration and punching of the cap. Aged in oak barrels (25 to 30% new oak) for 14 to 16 months to lend structure and complexity to the wine.
Robe
Beautiful, brilliant, intense ruby red in colour.
Nose
Evocative of aromas of ripe red fruit such as cherry and crushed strawberry with subtle oaky nuances.
Palate
A silky, unctuous wine that is bursting with red fruit flavours and features a touch of brininess on the finish.
Serve with
Try this wine with red meat, poultry and game as well as with mild cheeses such as Brie or Pont-l’Evêque. It would go marvellously with a filet of venison with cranberries, duck breast with apricots or quail with grapes.
Serve at
Between 15 and 16°C.
Cellaring potential
From 5 to 7 years.
