Thomas Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, Côte de Beaune, 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

Sourced from several lieux-dits across the village, planted on stony, limestone-rich soils. The Morey family employs sustainable viticulture with close attention to canopy management and soil health. All fruit is hand-harvested at optimum ripeness to ensure purity and tension.

Winemaking

Grapes are gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels. The wine is matured for 12 to 16 months on fine lees, with bâtonnage as needed. A subtle use of oak (about 20–25% new) enhances texture and complexity without overshadowing the wine’s mineral frame.

Tasting Note

Ripe citrus, white peach, and blossom, laced with hints of hazelnut, fresh pastry, and a gentle mineral smokiness. The palate is layered and vibrant, with a fine balance of fruit richness, taut acidity, and chalky length.

Food Matching

Dover sole, poularde with vin jaune and mushrooms, or caviar-topped blinis with crème fraîche.