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

• The mild Winter meant that vegetation growth started early; we began debudding mid-April and with fine sunny weather the vine developed and flourished gradually in good conditions. The Summer was very dry which accelerated the maturing process with a lower yield but a high aromatic concentration for the Pinot Noir grape; for the Chardonnay however, the conditions were satisfactory for both growth and maturity. The grape harvest commenced on 20 August. The white wines follow the true burgundy tradition with good intensity and citrus notes, fresh and mineral in the mouth