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Domaine Marc Morey’s Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru ‘Les Vergers’ 2022 is an exceptional white Burgundy, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Les Vergers is a renowned Premier Cru vineyard within Chassagne-Montrachet, marked by its limestone-rich soils topped with clay, lending the wine both elegance and minerality. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm growing season with just the right touch of summer rain, giving grapes excellent ripeness while preserving fresh acidity. Vinification at Marc Morey is traditional yet precise, typically involving gentle pressing, fermentation in oak barrels (with a modest proportion of new oak) and subsequent ageing on the lees, which enhances the wine’s creamy, complex mouthfeel and nuanced flavours.
Chassagne-Montrachet sits at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, a region globally celebrated for its extraordinary white wines. The local climate is continental, with relatively warm summers and cool, crisp nights that help Chardonnay grapes maintain vibrancy and aromatic finesse. The vineyard’s soils, a mix of marl and limestone, are fundamental in shaping wines of tension and refinement. Historically, Chassagne-Montrachet was better known for reds, but over the last century, the quality of its whites has overtaken and set a new benchmark for the region, consistently delivering wines of immense pedigree and longevity.
To highlight the poise and richness of this wine, classic food pairings include roast chicken with morels, veal blanquette, or poached lobster with a delicate beurre blanc. Regional favourites such as local freshwater fish in creamy sauces or aged Comté cheese would also flatter its layered profile. The subtle oak and graceful minerality bring out the best in dishes featuring mushrooms and truffles.
For optimal enjoyment, serve this Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru at 11-13°C. Decanting for thirty minutes will allow the wine to open up, revealing aromatic complexity and a generous, lingering finish. Enjoy now for its youthful energy, but rest assured it will evolve beautifully in the cellar over five to seven years or more.
