Chassagne-Montrachet-Morgeot - 1er Cru - Les Fairendes - 2020 - Henri Germain & Fils - 0,75L

A great white Burgundy where elegance and complexity meet beautiful mineral tension.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Limestone soils at 250 meters altitude, with ideal exposure for optimal ripeness
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, slow fermentation and aged for 22 months in oak barrels (20–30% new) to bring finesse and depth
• Alcohol: 13%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Straw yellow with golden highlights
• Nose: Delicate aromas of ripe white fruits, acacia flowers and hazelnut, lifted by a buttery, lightly vanilla note
• Palate: Fresh and flavorful, offering perfect balance between richness and mineral tension
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by refined elegance and a subtle salinity

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with:
• 🦞 Shellfish: Lobster roasted with beurre blanc, seared langoustines with lemon
• 🐟 Noble fish: Salt-crusted sea bass, turbot with hollandaise sauce
• 🍗 Refined poultry: Supreme of chicken with morels, guinea fowl with vin jaune
• 🧀 Aged cheeses: 24-month Comté, truffled Brie de Meaux

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its fresh aromatics, or cellar through 2030 for more complex aromas and an even more harmonious texture.

🏰 About the Domaine

Founded in 1973 and based in Meursault, Domaine Henri Germain et Fils has established itself as a benchmark in Burgundy. Working with precision and respect for the land, the domaine produces wines of great finesse and depth. This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot - Les Fairendes” perfectly illustrates their expertise, offering a pure and authentic expression of Chardonnay on an exceptional terroir.