Bernard Moreau - Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2021

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Bernard Moreau Description

Bernard Moreau is a viticulteur based in the village of Mancey, in the northernmost part of the Macon wine region. He has been in charge of his 8 hectare family domaine since 1982, when he took over from his father. The vineyards are planted with 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Gamay vines. The Bernard Moreau Bourgognes transcend their origins and are among the finest estate-bottled Burgundy values available. Moreau adheres to the principle of sustainable agriculture. He takes great care to ensure that his vines are in excellent health by constantly observing the vegetative cycle and the natural environment. His observations allow Moreau to take the minimal necessary measures and avoid synthetic chemical treatments. Moreau plants grass between rows and leaves vine cuttings on the soil as mulch in order to control erosion and enrich the microbiological vitality of the soil. He ferments with only native yeasts.

A View from the Cellar: 91 Points

The 2021 old vine bottling of Chassagne rouge from Alex Moreau is quite black fruity in personality this year. The wine delivers an aromatic constellation of black cherries, dark berries, a touch of sweet stem tones, coffee bean, a fine base of soil and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and vibrant, with good depth at the core, fine soil signature, ripe tannins and a long, tangy and properly reserved finish. John Gilman

Inside Burgundy: 88-90 Points

Racked 10 days ago and blended. Early malolactic here, with 25% whole bunch vinification. 10% new wood. A clear mid crimson purple, with an elegant pinot nose. No great stuffing and no need for it. Just a graceful red Chassagne without rustic tannins, fair length. - Jasper Morris