The vine

• Plot /climat

  Abbaye de Morgeot

• History

  The Cistercian monks from the Abbey of Maizières established an annex around 1150 in Morgeot, a hamlet located south of Chassagne-Montrachet. In the 15th century, the village was devastated by the French King's army because the inhabitants remained loyal to Mary of Burgundy. Since then, only the ruins of the Chapel remain, located at the foot of the Abbaye de Morgeot climat.

• Soil

  Clay-silty soil, reddish due to the presence of iron oxides, over a subsoil composed of Bathonian limestone debris.

• Our plot(s)

  53a 16ca. The plot is located at the bottom of the hillside, between 230 and 240 meters in altitude. This area is particularly prone to frost, requiring special attention.

The wine

• Description

  100% Chardonnay from handpicked grapes; vinified and raised in oak casks.

• Taste

  This climat produces wines that are rich and powerful, and age well. The nose reveals complex aromas blending almonds, orchard fruits, white flowers, and honey. On the mouth, power and balance complement each other. Richness on the attack and minerality on the finish characterize the wines from this terroir.

• Serving temperature

  12/14°C. It is recommended to decant recent vintages so as to enhance the aroma.

The vintage

• At last ! Following several vintages hit by serious hailstorms (2012,13,14) 2015 started with mild, dull but early march fair conditions. Several dry and sunny periods and rainfalls at the right time accompanied paced the development of vegetation ; hot summer, the grapes were ripe and sound by the 1st of september for a great harvest. The grapes were gold in colour, perfect ripeness ! the wines are pure and elegant, well balanced and pleasantly rich on the palate.