2006 Marc Morey Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles, 3-bottle Lot

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.

Les Pucelles a 12.3-acre Premier Cru vineyard in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is just north of Batard-Montrachet. Clive Coates has written that Les Pucelles is “frequently is a very delicious wine, all silk, flowers and fragrance.”

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.