Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021 | Wine from the Alex Moreau estate

Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021 | Wine from Domaine Alex Moreau

Located in the heart of Burgundy, in the sub-region of the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine Alex Moreau is renowned for its elegant and profound wines. Alexandre Moreau, who has been with the estate since 1995, took over in 2020 after his brother's departure. This family estate, previously known as Domaine Bernard Moreau, is distinguished by its winemaking techniques and extended aging, ensuring wines of great complexity and unfiltered.

The estate's white wines are recognized for their density and ability to evolve gracefully over time, while the reds, whether villages or premiers crus, are delicious and generous, offering an often underestimated aging potential.

The Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021 is a typical white wine from this prestigious appellation. It expresses intense aromas of ripe yellow fruit, accompanied by subtle notes of straw. On the palate, this wine reveals a refreshing liveliness, with a dense and tight structure. The presence of elegant bitters, notably pink grapefruit, enhances the wine's complexity and brings a pleasant length.

The careful winemaking by Alexandre Moreau gives birth to a wine that, although powerful, retains a beautiful aromatic freshness. This Chassagne-Montrachet offers a perfect balance between density and finesse, and will improve over time.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Pale yellow with golden reflections.
• Nose: Aromas of yellow fruit (peach, mirabelle) with hints of straw.
• Palate: Lively, dense, with refined bitters of pink grapefruit, offering a pleasant aromatic freshness.
• Finish: Persistent with a beautiful minerality and a touch of citrus.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 2021 pairs perfectly with:

• Dishes based on white fish (sea bass, sole).
• Seafood, particularly oysters or scallops.
• White meats in creamy sauce (poultry).
• Aged cheeses like Comté or Gruyère.

Characteristics

• Type of wine: White wine
• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Villages
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Format: 75cl bottle
• Vintage: 2021
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Estate: Domaine Alex Moreau
• Grape variety: Chardonnay