Domaine Ballot-Millot : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Morgeot" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" 2022 by Domaine Ballot-Millot

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a pale to light yellow hue, brightened by shimmering green and silver reflections that highlight its beautiful clarity.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens on enticing notes of white flowers and white tea. It then reveals aromas of orchard fruits such as apple and pear, enriched by touches of mandarin, nectarine and a subtle smoky nuance.

Palate
Ample and deep, the palate offers a lovely fruit-driven substance sustained by remarkable mineral tension. A slight austerity blends with pleasant acidity, leading to a long and precise finish, marked by a zesty bitterness and a delicate tannic presence.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs wonderfully with refined fish in creamy sauces, such as turbot or sea bass, as well as with delicate shellfish like langoustine. It also perfectly accompanies Bresse poultry with morels, roasted veal rump or soft-ripened cheeses such as truffled brie.

Serving and cellaring

For an optimal tasting experience, this wine should be served at a temperature between 11 and 13 °C in large tulip-shaped glasses. In its youth, a light decanting of 30 to 45 minutes is recommended. This wine can be enjoyed now, but will continue to evolve favourably until around 2037.

A great white Burgundy wine crafted by Domaine Ballot-Millot

The estate

The family's winegrowing history began in 1630, but Domaine Ballot-Millot was officially founded in the early 18th century. Located in Meursault, in the heart of the Burgundy region, this estate of just over ten hectares is now managed by Charles Ballot. Under his leadership since 2000, the domaine has resolutely embraced environmentally friendly viticulture, following integrated pest management and forgoing chemical weed control. Renowned for its terroir-driven white wines, the estate skilfully combines Burgundian tradition with modern winemaking techniques to produce cuvées of great purity.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the Tête du Clos lieu-dit, located within the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Climat. This terroir stands out for its white limestone soils, stony and low in clay, which bring a unique tension to the grapes. The vines, around ten years old, receive meticulous care through regular ploughing and exclusively manual harvesting, accompanied by a thorough sorting directly at the vineyard.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage is regarded by the estate as a great success. It offers a satisfying harvest volume and stands out for its excellent balance between berry ripeness and beautifully vibrant acidity, ideal conditions for producing wines with strong ageing potential.

Winemaking and ageing

The making of this wine begins with a slow, gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in a cold cellar with indigenous yeasts. The wine then benefits from a long ageing on the lees, without any bâtonnage, for approximately twelve months in oak barrels (of which a quarter are new). Ageing concludes with about six months in stainless steel tanks before bottling, without unnecessary filtration.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)