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Wine Description for Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles AOC 2018 by Thomas Morey
- Colour & Appearance
- Clear, medium straw yellow.
- Nose
- A Chardonnay of almost ascetic severity and striking clarity. Cool, citric notes of salted lemons, lemongrass and lime zest take centre stage, underpinned by ripe mirabelle plums. A fine, herbal-bitter spice reminiscent of sage combines subtly with very restrained oak influence.
- Palate
- On the palate, the wine reveals itself as linear, precise and utterly devoid of fat. The texture is a fascinating interplay of bony structure and delicate, creamy mouthfeel. The fruit shifts between crisp green apple and pale yellow stone fruits, accompanied by nuances of smoke and roasted nuts. The vibrant acidity delivers enormous drive and freshness.
- Finish
- High-toned and brilliant in the finale. The wine concludes with pronounced salinity and a fine, mineral persistence that lingers long on the palate.
- Terroir & Origin
- Sourced from the Les Macherelles vineyard site on the north-facing slope of Chassagne. The iron oxide-rich clay soil imparts the wine’s characteristic tension and depth.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- 100% Chardonnay from vines aged 40 to 50 years. Matured without bâtonnage using only 20% new oak and minimal sulphiting to preserve the purist terroir structure.
- Food Pairing Suggestions
- Excellent with Gillardeau oysters with apple and ginger consommé, blue-footed chicken in coconut milk or an omelette with wild green asparagus.
- Special Characteristics
- An intellectual Chassagne that captivates through its precision and rejection of baroque opulence. Thomas Morey masterfully sculpts the cool minerality of the old vines here.
