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91 Points
Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Chambrees Blanc 2023 is a finely poised and elegant Chardonnay that highlights the purity and mineral precision of old-vine Chassagne fruit. Sourced from several mature vineyard parcels including Le Chêne, Les Masures and La Bergerie, this village-level cuvée reflects Caroline Morey’s refined and restrained approach to white Burgundy. Since establishing her domaine in 2014, Caroline Morey has become one of the Côte de Beaune’s most respected modern producers, crafting wines that emphasise freshness, texture and terroir transparency over excessive oak influence. The 2023 vintage delivered healthy, balanced fruit with excellent natural acidity, allowing the wine to retain both energy and concentration.
In the glass, the wine reveals a bright and detailed profile built around citrus, white orchard fruit and subtle mineral tension. The palate is elegant rather than weighty, with finely integrated oak supporting texture without obscuring the wine’s freshness or precision. Notes of lemon zest, pear and white peach unfold alongside hints of crushed stone, delicate spice and saline nuances. There is an understated richness beneath the wine’s lively acidity, giving both charm and structure to the mid-palate. The finish is persistent and mineral-driven, carrying citrus freshness and refined chalky complexity. Sophisticated yet approachable, this Chassagne-Montrachet pairs beautifully with shellfish, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or soft-ripened cheeses.
Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Chambrees Blanc 2023 is a finely poised and elegant Chardonnay that highlights the purity and mineral precision of old-vine Chassagne fruit. Sourced from several mature vineyard parcels including Le Chêne, Les Masures and La Bergerie, this village-level cuvée reflects Caroline Morey’s refined and restrained approach to white Burgundy. Since establishing her domaine in 2014, Caroline Morey has become one of the Côte de Beaune’s most respected modern producers, crafting wines that emphasise freshness, texture and terroir transparency over excessive oak influence. The 2023 vintage delivered healthy, balanced fruit with excellent natural acidity, allowing the wine to retain both energy and concentration.
In the glass, the wine reveals a bright and detailed profile built around citrus, white orchard fruit and subtle mineral tension. The palate is elegant rather than weighty, with finely integrated oak supporting texture without obscuring the wine’s freshness or precision. Notes of lemon zest, pear and white peach unfold alongside hints of crushed stone, delicate spice and saline nuances. There is an understated richness beneath the wine’s lively acidity, giving both charm and structure to the mid-palate. The finish is persistent and mineral-driven, carrying citrus freshness and refined chalky complexity. Sophisticated yet approachable, this Chassagne-Montrachet pairs beautifully with shellfish, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes or soft-ripened cheeses.
“Pale lemon and lime. Quite a refined bouquet, majoring on elegance rather than weight. Delicate, nuanced, good acidity, a pure and perfumed Chassagne for the medium term. Not too reductive at this stage. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted Oct 2024.”
“A classic Chassagne nose is comprised by ripe aromas of white orchard fruit, rosemary oil and a whiff of petrol. The rich and attractively textured middle weight flavors possess good punch and solid depth and length on the balanced finale. This moderately firm effort should amply reward 5 to 8 years of cellaring.”
Since Jean-Marc's retirement in 2014, Caroline has taken her share of some family vineyards from her father Jean-Marc and has created her own domaine based in Chassagne-Montrachet working out of brand new cellars built for Caroline and her husband Pierre-Yves.
For Caroline’s first vintage in 2014 she had small holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet for both red and white together with small holdings in Santenay and Hautes Cotes de Beaune totaling just 2.4 hectares. With more vineyards added both from family and from acquisitions in the last few years the total is now 7 hectares for Caroline. Her family holdings were roughly half for red wines and half for white wines, so Caroline has always been very comfortable vinifying red wines and is clearly adept with whites as well. For her own estate her holdings are about 35% Pinot Noir and 65% Chardonnay.
Caroline’s approach in the cellar shows a similar light touch as her husband using mostly 350 litre barrels with no more than 30% new and with no battonage for the white wines. For the red wines she adapts to each site and each vintage with no ‘recipe’ as such save to say that Caroline favours a little whole bunch when possible but never more than 50% which she considers too much. Now settled into the new cellars and with 5 vintages released it is clear that Caroline has moved straight into the premier tier of producers in the Cote de Beaune as she has rapidly established her very small and very fine estate. With just a few barrels produced of most wines these will be difficult to come by.
Beginning with hand harvests and natural yeast ferment of whole bunches for all whites and 25% to 40% whole bunches for red wines. Ageing mostly in 350 litre barrels with no lees stirring of up 14 months for red wines and up to 18 months for top whites. Very gentle pumping over and handling for red wines designed to maximise freshness and finesse. Long untreated corks for all wines and bottles sealed with wax.
Aromas of lemon zest, pear and white peach layered with white flowers, crushed stone and subtle spice nuances.
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and delicate texture, showing citrus and orchard fruit balanced by saline minerality and restrained oak influence.
Persistent and refreshing with lingering citrus freshness, chalky minerality and subtle savoury complexity.