2020 Chassagne Montrachet Les Vergers
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The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers 1er Cru comes across as a little oaky on the nose, with touches of vanilla extract, dried honey, and, later, a mote of powdery chalk. The palate is smooth on the entry, fresh and crisp with lime, orange rind and light mango notes. Oddly, it reminds me of a South African Chardonnay, a good one at that. Maybe it just misses a bit of Burgundian DNA? This is perplexing after such a great showing in barrel - I'll seek to retaste this. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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With an eye-popping pH of 3.11 (it's always the lowest in the cellar), Moreau's 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers unwinds in the glass with aromas of citrus zest, pear and freshly baked bread framed by a discreet touch of reduction. Medium to full-bodied, taut and incisive, it's concentrated and tightly wound, with fine depth at the core and a long, mouthwatering finish.
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers 1er Cru went through a very long alcoholic fermentation. It is more floral on the nose with yellow flowers and light grass clipping scents intertwined with the citrus fruit. The palate is fresh and citric on the entry. Racy acidity here, veins of bitter lemon towards the chalky, livewire finish that cries out for some accompanying fruits de mer. The pH of 3.11 really drives this along. Excellent.