# Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Piquet-Girardin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €87
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry, ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves, sweet spice

## About this wine

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Rouge from Domaine Piquet-Girardin is a 100% Pinot Noir from the 2021 vintage in Burgundy, France. While Chassagne-Montrachet is predominantly known for white wines today, this bottling highlights the appellation's historical red wine production from the esteemed Morgeot vineyard. Domaine Piquet-Girardin, with a winemaking heritage stretching back generations, crafts this wine with a focus on sustainable viticulture. The 2021 vintage was challenging due to frost, leading to lower yields but resulting in wines with classic Burgundy freshness and elegance. This wine was recognized with 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins.

## Interesting facts

- Chassagne-Montrachet was once famed for its red wines, a tradition this bottling revives.
- Morgeot is the largest Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet.
- The 2021 vintage was awarded 2 stars by the Guide Hachette des Vins.
- Burgundy's 2021 harvest was historically low due to spring frosts.

## Food pairing

The wine's structured tannins and medium-plus acidity cut through the richness of roasted meats and game, while its red fruit and spice notes complement earthy flavors and herbs. The wine's elegance also pairs well with classic French poultry dishes.

## Wine making process

Domaine Piquet-Girardin employs a winemaking approach rooted in sustainable viticulture ('La lutte raisonnée') and manual harvesting. The Pinot Noir grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for about 12 months in barrels, with a small percentage of new oak, to develop its structure and complexity. This method aims to express the unique character of the Morgeot Premier Cru vineyard and the vintage.