Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée

Domaine Morey-Coffinet

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée

Producer
Domaine Morey-Coffinet

Country
France

Region
Burgundy

Sub-Region
Côte de Beaune

Appellation
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

Farming
Sustainable, Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic

Varietals
100% Chardonnay

Vineyards & Viticulture
Archaeological findings confirm the ancient village of Chassagne used to be occupied by a Roman society. The Romans planted the vines and built the city, hence the name “Romanée.” From a 0.81 hectare parcel of vines planted in 1957 at a higher altitude of Chassagne, protected from the north wind by a stand of trees.

Soils
Flint soil with 25% limestone

Harvest & Vinification
Aged 15 months in 228 and 350 L oak barrels, 35% new. Unfiltered.