Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru"Morgeot"
- RegionCôte de Beaune
- VillageChassagne-Montrachet
- AppellationChassagne Montrachet Premier Cru
- Grape varietyPinot Noir
The Vine
- Average vine age 30 years
- SoilClay and limestone
- Average yield40 hl/ha
- HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
- Cellaring Potential7-10 years
- Serving temperature 15-17°
Description
- The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" parcel of vines lies mid-slope with a south-easterly exposure. "Morgeot" is in fact a hamlet of Chassagne-Montrachet. The vines have been in place since the Maizières Abbey decided to clear the land and replant the Morgeot soils in the 15th Century. Only a quarter of the appellation's premier crus are planted with Pinot Noir. The red wines of Morgeot are balanced and sometimes a little bit firm when still young but to the savvy amateur with patience, they can offer generous aromas of small red fruits and fine tannins, together creating a beautiful harmony.
Vinification & Ageing
- FermentationTraditional in open vats
- Ageing10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, XX% new
- BarrelsLouis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
- Tasting NoteDeep red with delicious notes of spice, chocolate and black fruits. Ample in the mouth with liquorice notes and tannins that are quite noticeable but pleasant. Tasted March 2011
- Food PairingTournedos - roasted leg of lamb - "coq au vin" - Brie cheese
Press review
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2019 - 95 pts - James Suckling - July 2021
Lovely black-cherry nose with beautifully integrated, spicy oak. Generous and ripe with lots of fine tannins and lovely freshness that lifts the finish in a really delightful way. Serious and enticing. Drink or hold.
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2017 - Jancis Robinson - January 2019 - 16/20
Grainy and obviously not ultra-ripe but with lots of personality and juicy fruit. Lightly bitter on the end. Drink: 2021 - 2029 (cask sample)
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" rouge 2013 - Tim Atkin - January 2015 - 92/100 (UK)
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" red 2012 - Tim Atkin - February 2014 - 89/100 (UK)
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" rouge 2012 - Jancis Robinson - January 2014 - 15.5/20Pale crimson. Lots of redcurrant fruit and quite marked tannin. Medium weight and even a little hot on the end. Drink 2016-2021 (cask sample) UK
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot” 2011 - Wine Enthusiast - September 2014 - 90/100In this powerful, full-bodied wine, soft fruit accompagnies the firm tannins. The wine is already well integrated, showing dense red fruits as well as structure. A touch of wood will soften soon. Drink from 2016. R.V.
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2007 - Jamie Goode's Wineanorak - April 2010 - 89/100Light cherry and plum nose is quite pure. The palate is light, elegant and cherryish with good purity and some grippy tannins under the fruit.
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeots" rouge 2006 - Jancis Robinson - February 2008 - 17/20Ripe, spiced plummy fruit. Subtle but deep fruit, fine fresh tannins. Elegant length. Drink 2009-14. (UK)
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2005 - Wine Spectator - November 15th, 2007 - 88/100Juicy cherry and licorice notes are propelled by a lively structure. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, playing out on a lingering aftertaste of licorice and mineral. Drink now through 2015.
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