Domaine Morey Coffinet Chassagne-Montrachet 2022

TASTING NOTE: "The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, a blend of three parcels, has a taut and focused bouquet, reserved initially, unfolding with wilted white flowers and light waxy aromas. Quite understated. The palate is well-balanced with neatly assimilated oak, orange rind and slivers of white peach, leading to a waxy-textured, satisfying finish. This is a well-crafted and quite delicious Chassagne-Montrachet. (Drink between 2024-2034)." 91 Points - Neil Martin ABOUT THE WINE: 11 to 13 months in 228 and 350 litre oak barrels, 30 to 40% of which are new. ABOUT THE PROUCER: Son of the late Marc Morey, Michel Morey, and his wife, Fabienne (from the Pillot clan), began the Morey-Coffinet Domaine in the late 1970s with a dowry of vineyards bestowed on them by two families with extensive history in the region. With a stable foundation of 1er Crus from the southeast-facing hillside, the whites speak to the very essence of Chassagne, with fragrant aromas framed by powerful minerality. The reds capture the roasted, muscular aromas of Chassagne terroir and display silky texture and balance. Michel’s son, Thibault, joined the business in the late 1990s, and the Domaine’s wines have since reached new heights. The estate has been certified organic since 2018 and also utilises many biodynamic principals in the vineyard. Thibault also has a policy of swapping some of his grapes with other vignerons of his generation, adding a few additional appellations to his stable. These include Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault Perrieres and Saint Aubin Les Frionnes. These wines are labelled as Maison Morey Coffinet rather than as Domaine. COUNTRY: France REGION: Burgundy SUB-REGION: Cote de Beaune VARIETAL: Chardonnay WINE STYLE: White Wine WINEMAKER: Thibault Morey CLASSIFICATION: Biodynamic / Organic Farming CLOSURE: Cork ABV%: 13.5% SIZE: 750ml