Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Vide Bourse AOC 2023

Wine Description for Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Vide Bourse AOC 2023 by Thomas Morey

Character

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Vide Bourse by Thomas Morey embodies the quiet grandeur of the Côte de Beaune: a white wine of precise structure and mineral depth, bearing the hallmark of a winemaker who places elegance above opulence. With 13.0% vol., the wine remains beautifully balanced and displays the characteristic Chassagne combination of freshness and substance.

Terroir & Origin

The Lieu-dit Vide Bourse – literally „empty purse“, a name that humorously alludes to the price this terroir once commanded from its buyers – lies in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune in Chassagne-Montrachet, a village renowned worldwide for its white Premier Crus. The chalky, clay-rich soils of this vineyard site lend the Chardonnay a characteristic mineral tension that clearly distinguishes it from the fuller wines of neighbouring appellations. The 2023 vintage brought warm, dry conditions to the Côte d’Or, producing ripe, concentrated wines – whilst preserving the defining acidity structure of Burgundy.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is at home in Chassagne-Montrachet like nowhere else. Thomas Morey, son of the legendary Bernard Morey, cultivates a style focused on purity and terroir expression. The wine is aged traditionally in oak barrels, with oak usage carefully measured to avoid masking the natural minerality and fruit of the vineyard site. The result is a wine that unites artisanal care with respect for the place – entirely in the spirit of classical Burgundian winemaking.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The vibrant structure and mineral depth of this Premier Cru make it an ideal companion for grilled turbot, scallops with beurre blanc or lobster. It also harmonises beautifully with sweetbreads, poultry in cream sauce or a mature Comté. Those wishing to enjoy it on its own should serve it lightly chilled – and allow it the silence that a great terroir deserves.