Chassagne Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes Bernard Moreau 2014

Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet Grandes Ruchottes 2014 is a medium-bodied Burgundy white wine from the Premier Cru climat of Grandes-Ruchottes in the Chassagne-Montrachet commune of the Côte de Beaune. This historic domaine was founded in 1809 by Auguste Moreau but it wasn`t until 1977 that its reputation was cemented under the leadership of Bernard Moreau (who, improbably, assumed that role at the tender age of 14). Bernard`s sons, Alex and Benoît, came onboard in the 1990s, and Alex is now in charge of winemaking and vineyard operations. Guided by organic farming in the vineyard and low-intervention principles in the cellar, Alex crafts Chardonnays of real distinction. Typically, the domaine`s wines are aged in French oak barrels (10%-50% new) for 12 to 20 months depending on the vineyard and vintage. "Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Moreau`s 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grandes Ruchottes has a more floral and expressive bouquet than Marc Morey`s En Virondot, offering scents of yellow flower, linden, honeysuckle and just a faint whiff of crème brûlée. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, gentle at first but gaining momentum in the mouth. I love the strand of acidity interwoven into this Chassagne-Montrachet and the detail displayed on the finish. This is an impressive showing from winemaker Alex Moreau, but aren`t we all getting used to that now?" Neal Martin, 2017