Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023 Alex Moreau

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023 from Domaine Alex Moreau: a finely chiselled, luminous white from Chassagne Montrachet, made by one of the most closely watched growers of the Côte de Beaune. The Chardonnay shows real precision and a lovely tension, with a generosity of fruit that makes it an ideal companion at the table as well as before a meal.

Terroir and vineyards
The grapes come from Bourgogne appellation parcels around Chassagne Montrachet, on clay limestone soils at the foot of the slope. These sites neighbour the village's great climats and yield fresh, mineral Chardonnay. The vines are farmed with care and the harvest is picked by hand. The 2023 vintage, sunny and generous, was picked at the right moment to preserve its freshness.

Tasting profile
The colour is pale gold with bright highlights. The nose opens on citrus, yellow apple and pear, with notes of white flowers and fresh hazelnut. The palate is straight and juicy. The texture is delicate, well supported by lively acidity, and the finish is saline and clean. A white Bourgogne of real distinction, to be enjoyed now and over the next three to five years.

The domaine
Alex Moreau belongs to a family of winegrowers established in Chassagne Montrachet for several generations, that of Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils. He now signs his wines under his own name, in a style recognised for its purity, tension and well judged élevage. The domaine is closely followed by lovers of great white wines from the Côte de Beaune. This Bourgogne Chardonnay is the ideal entry point for discovering his signature.

Food and wine pairing
Serve between 10 and 12 °C. It pairs beautifully with gougères, white oeufs en meurette, a fillet of pikeperch in beurre blanc, seared scallops or poultry in cream. It also goes very well with an 18 month Comté or a Chaource.