Thomas Morey makes the most precise, elegant, understated white Burgundies in our cellar. His style is one of restraint and precision. We think of them as “minimalist” white wines — what’s not there (oak, butter, heaviness) is as important as what is there.
Morey’s 2023 village-level Chassagne-Montrachet is exquisite. It’s a blend from nine parcels across the appellation, including two declassified premier crus. The wine is subtle, elegant and extremely refined – not a hair out of place. Look for golden fruits and delicate citrus tension, ripe lemons with maybe a hint of orange. It pairs beautifully with subtle dishes like sole meuniere or butter-poached scallops.
Master of Wine Jasper Morris writes of this wine: “pleasingly ripe aromatics, white fruit through the middle and an engaging long finish, staying lively all the way through – helped by the good yields from the old vines.” The only thing wrong with this wine is its scarcity.
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Thomas Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 2023
bottle price: $95
