2023 Domaine Sylvain Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge

Sylvain Morey manages this estate in Chassagne-Montrachet, a village where his family has maintained a winegrowing presence for centuries. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grown in three distinct parcels—La Bressonne, Les Lambardes, and Les Chimbres—which feature clay-limestone soils and vines planted between 1956 and 1974. In the glass, it displays a clear ruby color with savory aromatics of cherry, earth, and crushed stone, balanced by a firm, fine-grained tannic structure. The 2023 vintage provided an even, balanced growing season that resulted in wines with notable freshness and clarity. This bottle offers immediate appeal for current enjoyment while maintaining the necessary poise for several years of cellaring.