Thomas Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru, Embrazées, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

The rigorously talented Thomas Morey, younger son of Bernard, has set up his cellar in the old family house in Chassagne-Montrachet, he represents the tenth generation of the Morey family in Chassagne-Montrachet.

Diligent, serious, a hardworking perfectionist, he has renovated the winery into a very clean and organised operative. He works around 13 hectares diligently and skilfully, having already established himself as one of the stars of the appellation. His style is different from that of his father, proving to be more linear and tauter with more initial restraint which is closer to the modern idiom of fine white Burgundy.

Viticulture

The grapes are grown biodynamically—no herbicides, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers—with certified organic practices since 2017. Vines are predominantly mature, planted in the 1950s–60s. The calcareous clay soils contribute to precise vineyard expression under the Côte de Beaune sun.

Winemaking

Les Embrazées undergoes spontaneous (wild) fermentation and is aged on fine lees for 16–18 months. The wine sees moderate new oak (around 20%) and minimal sulfur, added in stages only during barrel aging to maintain freshness under 35 mg/l. The result is a refined, terroir-driven Chardonnay with careful oak integration.

Tasting Note

Auminous golden-yellow colour with green highlights, offering an elegant bouquet of white flowers and fresh orchard fruit. On the palate, it is powerful yet balanced—rich and concentrated with a vibrant freshness and a satisfying, lingering finish.

Food Matching

Pair this elegant Premier Cru with dishes like foie gras, rich shellfish, or creamy blanquette de veau. It also complements duck breast superbly.