CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET
2007 1er Cru Morgeot Domaine Henri Germain
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Burgundy |
| District | Côte d'Or |
| Sub-district | Côte de Beaune |
| Village | Chassagne Montrachet |
| Classification | 1er Cru |
| ABV | 13% |
| Vineyard | Morgeot |
Fatter yet and rounder than the Meursault 1er Crus, there is a comparison to be made with the Drouhin Laguiche - this is tense, more poised, very bracing and mineral for a Morgeot, long and long - much tauter than the Laguiche version. L&S (Dec 2008)
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Very discreet oak notes highlight the resin oil and spiced peach aromas that are pure and more refined than usual before preceding impressively rich, full and powerful flavors that also possess ample amounts of dry extract that confer an almost chewy texture onto the palate staining and citrusinfused finish. A graceful wine from an appellation that is known more for its power than elegance. 2012+ Rating: 90-93 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jun 2009)
Somewhat reduced today and the nose muffled. The palate is another story; it is lively but really rich, with concentrated notes of praline and lemon zest. This has a round, sleek texture and real weight but retains that poised, upright character so characteristic of the domaine style. The finish is intense and there is a really promising amplitude on the length. This should be Very Fine. From 2011/12.Sarah Marsh MW, The Burgundy Briefing (Jan 2009)
Domaine Henri Germain
Jean-François Germain was joined in 2018 by his daughter Lucie - who is now helping to run this small (7ha) domaine.
The Chassagne vineyards came through his mother, a Pillot, and Jean-François is married to François Jobard's daughter, so they are quite intertwined with some of our other producers. The Poruzots comes from the rows next to Remi Jobard's. In terms of winemaking the Germains are always happy to let nature take its course, and in the vineyards they follow as natural a system of viticulture as possible (organic, not certified).
These are concentrated, tightly wound wines from one of Burgundy's coldest cellars. Alcoholic fermentations can take months and the malolactics are often late, so they have always gone for long élevage in old barrels, always for two winters, and the Premiers Crus usually for 22 months. Slow to develop, they show wonderful crystalline purity. New wood is used very sparingly, just to replace barrels sold when they get to ten years old.
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2020 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET 1er Cru Morgeot Domaine Henri Germain
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 13% White
Chardonnay.
This was somewhat more restrained & tightly wound than expected. Most likely this will develop very well in the bottle. There's a smokey element to the apple & pear aromas. The acidity is well defined, providing...(read more)
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2021 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET Les Chênes Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot
Côte d'Or Burgundy France 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
A more composed and refined village wine, with less obvious fruit, nicely rich in the mid-palate, still with the vintage's citrussy notes in the background. Nicely done.
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