Vincent & Sophie Morey Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vincent & Sophie Morey
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet Vieilles Vignes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-reviewed by regional critics and merchants; See retailer and regional reviews for 2020 tasting notes and scores

Tasting Note
Bright lemon and white flowers with pear, stone-fruit and beeswax; citrus pith and chalky minerality, rich mid-palate, buttery texture, lively acidity and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted/poached shellfish, grilled lobster, roasted chicken, veal, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, tempura, mild Thai green curry, sushi/ sashimi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine fruit; gentle pressing, 24h settling, barrel fermentation with bâtonnage every two weeks; ~40% new oak, aged ~10–12 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vincent & Sophie Morey (est. 2006) farms ~20 ha in Chassagne, Puligny, Saint-Aubin and Santenay; vineyards inherited from Bernard Morey and managed as a family domaine across multiple parcels.