Benoit Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet 2022 750ml

The Chassagne comprises six parcels Benoît inherited from Domaine Bernard Moreau. The most northerly of these sites is En Journoblot, which borders Criots-Bâtard. The core of the bottling comes from three more centrally located vineyards: Voillenot Dessus and Les Chambres under the 1er Cru Maltroie, and Les Masures under the 1er Cru Champ Gains. The most southerly parcel is La Platière, which sits below the Abbaye de Morgeot climat. Altogether, these plots cover a surface of 1.4 hectares, making this Benoît’s most important wine. The sum of these parts is an intensely focused Burgundy that again bats well above its level. It’s pithy and citrusy with lovely creamy textural elements but no sign of a warmer year. Super. Barely 10% of this cuvée was raised in new oak.

“Also a shy nose but higher toned and properly inviting. Larger scale in the mouth – with energy and obvious concentration but the concentration is balanced with plenty of energy– shoulders like 2020 with an easier and delicious finish.” Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report