2022 Alex Moreau, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, 1er Cru La Cardeuse

Alex Moreau stewards his holdings in the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Cardeuse with a focus on meticulous vineyard management, eschewing synthetic chemicals in favor of plowing and cover crops to promote vine balance. This Pinot Noir is defined by its origin in the thin, gravelly limestone and clay soils of this site, which prioritize structural rigor and mineral tension over sheer volume. In the warm 2022 vintage, Moreau’s commitment to harvesting at the precise moment of physiological ripeness was critical, successfully capturing intensity while retaining vital acidity. The resulting wine is built on fine-grained, structured tannins and a focused mid-palate density that demonstrates the capacity of this terroir to produce exceptionally precise, long-lived reds.