Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1. Cru Les EmbraZées2022

From one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s rising star domaines, the Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embrazees 2022 is a refined, terroir-driven Chardonnay with real depth and character. Sourced from a prime Premier Cru parcel on the famed Côte des Blancs, it marries precision, minerality and generous Burgundian texture in a beautifully balanced wine. As part of the new generation at the helm of Domaine Vincent et Sophie Morey, this cuvée reflects both deep family roots in Chassagne and a modern, thoughtful approach to crafting great white Burgundy.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Les Embrazees shows a bright, pale gold color with subtle green reflections, signalling both youth and vibrancy. The nose opens with lifted aromas of white peach, ripe pear and lemon zest, followed by notes of acacia blossom, toasted hazelnut and a hint of fresh butter and brioche from its élevage in oak. Underneath, a chalky, wet-stone minerality brings focus and tension. On the palate, this Premier Cru is precise yet ample, with a silky texture wrapped around a core of citrus and stone fruit. Flavors of Meyer lemon, crunchy apple and white nectarine are layered with nuances of almond cream, light vanilla spice and a saline, limestone-driven finish that is long and mouthwatering. The 2022 vintage brings excellent ripeness but the wine retains a racy backbone of acidity, suggesting a drinking window that begins now for those who enjoy youthful energy, and extends easily over the next 8–10 years as it gains complexity and a more honeyed, nutty character in bottle.

Production
Les Embrazees is a well-exposed Premier Cru terroir in Chassagne-Montrachet, rooted in the thin, limestone-rich soils and clay-limestone slopes of the Côte des Blancs—ideally suited to producing finely etched, mineral Chardonnay. At Domaine Vincent et Sophie Morey, the vines are tended with sustainable, environmentally respectful practices, with careful vineyard work and manual harvesting to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes reach the cellar. After hand-picking, the grapes are gently pressed, and the juice is fermented in oak barrels, followed by aging on fine lees to build texture and complexity while preserving freshness. The use of carefully judged oak—typically a proportion of new barrels balanced by older wood—allows the terroir and fruit purity of Chassagne-Montrachet to remain at the forefront.

Food & Serving
This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru is a superb match for refined seafood and classic French cuisine. Think butter-poached lobster, scallops in a light cream or beurre blanc, roasted turbot, or delicate white fish with herbed butter. It also pairs beautifully with roast chicken, veal in a cream and mushroom sauce, or mild, creamy cheeses such as Comté, Beaufort and Brie de Meaux. Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to allow its aromatics and texture to fully express themselves. A short decant of 20–30 minutes can help the young 2022 vintage open up, especially if enjoyed in its first few years.

Producer
Domaine Vincent et Sophie Morey was created in 2006, but the Morey family’s roots in Chassagne-Montrachet run deep, spanning several generations of vignerons. Based in Chassagne and working primarily in the Côte d’Or’s Côte des Blancs, the domaine now farms around 20 hectares across prestigious villages such as Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Puligny-Montrachet and Cheilly-lès-Maranges, covering an impressive 23 different appellations. Their philosophy is to apply the same care and precision to every wine—from village-level bottlings to grands crus—combining traditional methods (manual harvesting, barrel vinification, and meticulous work in the vines) with sustainable farming. This commitment has made Vincent and Sophie Morey a respected reference for pure, expressive white Burgundy that clearly transmits the character of its terroirs.

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