Chassagne-Montrachet-Morgeot - 1er Cru - Les Fairendes - 2021 - Henri Germain & Fils - 0,75L

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

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: Limestone soils at 250 meters altitude, benefiting from an ideal exposure for optimal ripening
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, slow fermentation and élevage for 22 months in oak barrels (20–30% new oak) to bring finesse and depth
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

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

🍴 Food Pairings

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

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 12–14 °C
• Decanting: Optional, 20–30 minutes before serving
• Opening time: Enjoy soon after opening

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now for aromatic freshness or cellar until 2031 to develop more complex aromas and even greater harmony.

🏰 About the Domaine

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