# Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru En Virondot (2022)

- **Producer:** Marc Morey
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €140
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, peach, lemon, grapefruit, butter, vanilla, cloves, cream, honey, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru En Virondot from Domaine Marc Morey is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyard, En Virondot, is situated at a high elevation and characterized by limestone and calcareous soils. Domaine Marc Morey holds exclusive ownership of this vineyard, making it a quasi-monopole. The estate, founded in 1919, is now managed by the fourth generation, with a focus on rigorous viticulture and respect for the land.

## Interesting facts

- En Virondot sits at one of Chassagne-Montrachet's highest vineyard elevations.
- Domaine Marc Morey is the sole owner and producer of the En Virondot vineyard.
- The vineyard's soils are primarily limestone and calcareous (chalk).

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and richness can stand up to richer dishes. Its bright acidity cuts through creamy sauces and balances the fat in dishes like veal or scallops. The minerality complements seafood and poultry, while the wine's structure can handle dishes with complex sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru begins with fermentation in temperature-regulated vats, followed by transfer to barrels. A portion of the barrels, around 30%, are new. The wine undergoes aging on fine lees, with stirring, until malolactic fermentation is complete. The total aging period in barrels is a maximum of 12 months, followed by 4 months in vats. Mild filtration is applied based on the wine's clarity.