Domaine Morey-Coffinet Chassagne-Montrachet 2024

In Short

A full-bodied Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet with green apple, hazelnut, and mineral precision, built to age.

Quick Facts

• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Style: Full-bodied white
• Best For: Dinner, cellaring

Why We Stock It

Domaine Morey-Coffinet is a grower in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, and this 2024 shows the whites this village does so well: structured, mineral-driven Chardonnay that tastes of something rather than just of oak. At this price point it offers genuine aging potential and the kind of balance that makes for good drinking now and better drinking in five years.

Tasting Profile

A refined white with the weight and complexity Chassagne-Montrachet is known for.

• Aroma: Green apple, hazelnut, mineral stones
• Palate: Citrus, white stone fruit, creamy texture, crisp acidity
• Structure & Finish: Medium body with persistent mineral finish and good length

Winemaking

Fermented in a mix of oak and neutral vessels to allow the fruit and terroir to dominate, with time on lees to build texture and complexity. The wine is aged in barrel according to the regional tradition for quality Chassagne-Montrachet whites.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit and decant if you have time, though it opens in the glass. Pair it with roasted fish or lobster, or with chicken in cream sauce; the acidity and mineral backbone cut through richness beautifully. A simpler match is creamy pasta with butter and herbs, where the texture of the wine mirrors the dish.

The Estate

Domaine Morey-Coffinet is a small family grower in Chassagne-Montrachet with holdings in several of the village's best parcels. They work as a traditional Burgundy négociant-grower, crafting wines that reflect their vineyards and the vintage rather than a uniform house style.

Terroir

Chassagne-Montrachet sits at the southern end of the Côte de Beaune, where limestone soils give Chardonnay a mineral character and nervy acidity. The village sits on slopes with excellent exposure, and the cooler microclimate here keeps the wines elegant and structured rather than broad or buttery.