Moreau Bernard & Fils, Les Caillerets, Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru 1.5L

Domaine Bernard Moreau is an historic Burgundian estate based in the vilage of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune subregion. The domaine is known for its opulent wines made from both the local flagship Chardonnay grape and from Pinot Noir.

The vines are old, yields are kept low and annual production only amounts to around 8000 cases. The portfolio spans village Chassagne-Montrachet in white and red, plus Bourgogne Chardonnay, Aligoté, Pinot Noir and Passetoutgrains.

Winemaking is flexible and methods can vary depending on the fruit characteristics and how the wines are maturing. Wines are aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 20 months, with 10-50% new oak, with the precise figures depending on the vineyard and vintage conditions.

During this time the wines are not racked off their lees (whites undergo weekly lees stirring), and they are bottled without fining of filtration.