2020 Marc Morey - Chassagne Montrachet Chenevottes (750ml)

Domaine Marc Morey is a small family estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, founded in the early twentieth century by Fernand Morey and named for his son Marc, who ran the domaine through the second half of the century. It is now overseen by Bernard and Sabine Mollard, who continue a hands-on, terroir-first approach across a compact range of village and premier cru wines from Chassagne-Montrachet and its neighboring villages.

This Les Chenevottes bottling comes from a small parcel on clay-limestone soil in the Chenevottes climat, a premier cru sited toward the northern part of the appellation not far from Le Montrachet itself. The Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested and pressed, then fermented and raised in oak barrels, a modest portion new, with the wine resting on its lees through the winter to build texture before bottling the following year.

The wine opens with white flowers, pear, and citrus zest, joined by a light mineral and toasted-almond edge that is typical of the site. On the palate it is medium-bodied, taut, and saline, with bright acidity carrying through a long, focused finish. It pairs well with grilled sole, roast chicken, or a simple goat cheese, and should reward a few years in the cellar.