Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru blanc Clos Saint-Jean AOC 2024

Wine Description for Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru blanc Clos Saint-Jean AOC 2024 by Thomas Morey

Character

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean by Thomas Morey embodies the essence of the Côte de Beaune in its purest form: a dry, precise white wine with the unmistakable depth of a true Premier Cru. Thomas Morey, son of the legendary Bernard Morey and himself one of the most reliable names in Chassagne, stands for a style that prioritises elegance over opulence – mineral-driven, disciplined, and crafted for the long haul.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Saint-Jean is one of the largest Premier Cru sites in terms of area in Chassagne-Montrachet and is located in the southern part of the appellation, where the slope gently tapers off and the limestone-rich, clay soils impart a characteristic tension to the Chardonnay. The terroir yields wines defined less by richness and more by structural clarity and mineral precision – typical of the white Premiers Crus of Chassagne, which are often underestimated in the shadow of the great Montrachets, yet speak a serious language of their own. The 2024 vintage in Burgundy was considered cool and challenging, which benefited wines with natural freshness and vibrant acidity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

In Chassagne, Chardonnay is not a neutral canvas, but a medium that translates the terroir with remarkable fidelity. Thomas Morey vinifies traditionally: barrel fermentation and ageing in barriques, with the proportion of new oak deliberately kept moderate so as not to overshadow the character of origin. The result is a wine that uses oak as a tool, not an end in itself – with an alcohol content of 13.0% vol., it also displays the restraint that suits both the vintage and the craftsmanship.

Food Pairings

The combination of minerality, acidity, and substance makes this wine an ideal companion to classic cuisine. Highly recommended are scallops with butter sauce, baked turbot, lobster with tarragon beurre blanc, or a simple yet refined Poulet de Bresse à la crème. Mature Comté or Époisses also form a classic, Burgundian liaison.