Domaine Alex Moreau - Chassagne Montrachet 2022
Domaine Alex Moreau (formerly Bernard Moreau) is located in Chassagne-Montrachet , in Burgundy . Alexandre, Bernard Moreau's eldest son, has now taken sole responsibility for managing this iconic property since his younger brother, Benoît, chose to become independent by founding his own estate in 2020, based on the sharing of the family vines. Production is now very limited, because after the sharing of the vines between the two brothers and the end of several major tenancy contracts, Alex now only cultivates 5 hectares of vines, compared to nearly 20 hectares previously. He still favors an organic approach to the vine, having, for a long time already, generalized the plowing of the soil and banned all synthetic inputs. A vision that has also translated, in recent years, into the use of biodynamic preparations .
Chassagne-Montrachet is made from Chardonnay from 9 plots with vines around 40 years old. The grapes are crushed and then gently pressed. The wine is made in barrels on lees with a long fermentation. The wine is aged for around 20 months, with minimal intervention, in barrels and then for a few months in vats on fine lees.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
