CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET
2022 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 |
Henri Germain's Morgeot, a plot in Chassagne which is usually quite forward, was quite reticent from the barrel. That said, so was the 2020 and that is drinking very well now. If you want textbook Chassagne, which can be enjoyed from two years of age to ten, then this is perfect. L&S (Dec 2023)
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DELIVERY SERVICE
We offer free nationwide delivery on all orders over £150 (excluding Highlands & Islands). Express Delivery options also available.Racked. Full lemon yellow. The class and purity return here as there is no malolactic issue. A lovely intensity of fine white orchard fruit, with an unexpected salinity at the back. Generous fruit with a muscatty touch as well. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023. Drinking range: 2028 - 2034 Rating: **** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy (Jan 2024)
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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