Marcelle de Changey Chassagne-Montrachet

Premier Cru Abbaye de Morgeot 2018
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Sale $59.99 net

94 pts Wine Enthusiast for 2016

In the heart of the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation lay the Premier Cru vineyards of Morgeot. In the middle of this expanse of vineyards, Chassagne's largest 1er Cru, sits what appears to be a house. This is, actually, the chapel remaining from the Morgeot Abbey, built by Cistercian monks around 1150. And it is here we find some of the most sought after 1er wines from the appellation - the climat of Abbaye de Morgeot. "Uh... because there is an old building here? Really" Yes, really. People will spend money on the darndest things. I'm kidding! No, the secret here is the incline here is much gentler than further up the hill, and the vines have a very slight aspect toward the southeast. The incline results in more evenly ripe grapes, while the orientation is just enough to provide some exposure to the morning sun and shade from the late afternoon sun. Grapes can ripen slowly and evenly in this mesoclimate, developing aromatically while retaining acidity.

The top wines, like Louis Jadot and Ch. de Santenay sell for about $110 a bottle. "Well, sure Todd. The TOP wines go for that much... but this is a different wine. What makes this such a "value"?"

Simple... this wine is every bit as good or better. Trust me. Or don't trust me... look at what the Wine Enthusiast had to say in the 2016 vintage, when it rated this wine 94 pts, equal to the Jadot and higher than the Santenay. At half the price, you can grab two bottles! And what about the 2018 vintage? Wine Advocate and Vinous rate 2018 as a better vintage. 

So... in summary... 94+ pt quality Chassagne-Montrachet equal to those that sell for twice the price. Sign me up!

When I tasted, the wine exploded with aromas of apricot and spiced pear, giving way to a rich, pwerful wine. Fine acidity and minerality round out the wine and point to a long life ahead. "This full, rich wine is still young, but its toastiness, ripe apricot and pear flavors and intense spiciness all point to a good future. The wine has weight, ripe fruits and a tight texture. Drink from 2021." WE on the 2016. 


Or reply. The wine is available now in Chapel Hill. Friday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.