2005 Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes

Bernard Moreau is a fourth-generation winemaker in Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. He is joined in the business by his sons Alexandre and Benoit. The domaine includes 35 acres in the communes of Chassagne-Montrachet and Saint-Aubin. The estate makes several dozen wines, of which about 60 % are white, and 40% red. There are red and white Premier Cru parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet. Of special notes is the Chassagne-Montrachet rouge Premier Cru monopole, La Cardeuse. Clive Coates notes that Bernard Moreau produces “very good wines.”

Les Chenevottes is a 23-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. The vineyards faces nearly due east. Domaines with parcels are Michel Colin-Deleger, Richard Fontaine-Gagnard, Jean-Noel Gagnard, Chateau de la Maltroye, Bernard Moreau, Jean and Jean-Marc Pillot.

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.