2018 Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Virondot, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Marc Morey is the only domaine that farms and bottles the 2. 1 hectares premier cru 'En Virondot'. The vineyard is at one of the highest elevations in the Chassagne Montrachet at 350 meters lying just west of some notable premier cru vineyards; Les Caillerets, Les Fairendes, and Les Champs Gains. Beneath the shallow topsoil, the vineyard sits on a bed of calcareous (chalk) soil that imparts a specific minerality and texture to the

creating a wide variety of microclimates for the maturation of the various varieties

Ribolla Gialla

This cuvée is sourced from two very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro

the whites speak to the very essence of Chassagne

When Ben deems necessary

a centuries-old technique that distinguishes the winemaking tradition of Valpolicella in the production of the best red wines in the area

This is a true top-flight

2% Albarossa and a remaining 5% including Slarina and Chatus

located in the village of Fuissé

Maceration on the skins for 20 days

This is a family run domaine

Bottled without fining and usually without filtration unless the wine is cloudy