ProducerDomaine Marc Morey

Domaine Marc Morey is one of the most respected estates in Chassagne-Montrachet. Sabine Mollard, the fourth generation, continues the work of her predecessors. Her wines are textbook Chassagne-Montrachet, combining tension and freshness with richness and effortless power. They are typically matured in around 15–20% new oak, depending on the vintage and cru. The wines are delightful in their youth, offering immediate enjoyment, and with time in the cellar, they develop greater depth and complexity.

RegionBurgundy, France

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