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2014 Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets

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October 13, 2024 - $92

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Clean lines mark this lemon- and mineral-infused white. Full of tension from start to finish, this reveals lemon, grapefruit, mineral and chalk flavors...

92Burghound.com

Subtle hints of wood and reduction still allow the floral, citrus peel and vaguely exotic fruit aromas to be appreciated. There is terrific intensity and plenty of minerality on the attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that possess outstanding delineation on the beautifully long finale...

91The Wine Advocate

...very pure and well defined. The palate is taut and poised with well judged acidity, tensile and focused, just a hint of nutmeg showing through on the finish...

PRODUCER

Marc Morey

Domaine Marc Morey is a 24-acre estate in Chassagne-Montrachet. It is owned and operated today by Sabine Mollard, the founder's grand-daughter, and her husband Bernard Mollard. The estate has premier cru blanc vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, and a premier cru rouge, Morgeot. There are also premier cru parcels in Puligny-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “The wines of Marc Morey, made by his son-in-law, Bernard Mollard, offer consistently opulent renditions of Chassange premier crus as well as Batard and Chevalier-Montrachet.” Marc Morey also runs a small negociant business.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, En Cailleret

En Cailleret is a 50-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it lies between 250 and 300 meters. The vineyard faces southeast. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.