Description
The 2022 Domaine Vincent & François Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Rouge is a compelling reminder of the village’s historical roots in red winemaking, masterfully balancing “solar” ripeness with the mineral precision of 50-year-old vines. Sourced from the iron-rich red clay soils of the prestigious Les Fairendes lieu-dit, this “Vieilles Vignes” bottling benefits from deep root systems that maintained vibrant acidity and concentrated “sap” throughout the warm 2022 summer.
Winemaker François Jouard employs a gentle hand to ensure a silken texture, aging the wine for 15 months in French oak to soften the classic Morgeot structural “grip” without masking its terroir. The result is a high-toned and expressive Pinot Noir, bursting with black cherries, wild raspberries, and savory forest floor notes, all supported by a satin-like mouthfeel and a persistent, saline finish. Hailed by critics like Jasper Morris MW and John Gilman as a first-class expression of the region, this 92-point wine offers an elegant, “old-school” complexity that will continue to unfold beautifully through 2045.
The Appearance: A deep, luminous purple-ruby.
The Nose: High-toned and expressive, bursting with black cherries, wild raspberries, and spring flowers, underpinned by savory notes of woodsmoke and forest floor.
The Palate: Broad and structured yet surprisingly elegant. It leads with a core of succulent red fruit and fresh almonds, followed by a satin-like texture and zesty acidity.
The Finish: Long, vibrant, and classy, leaving a lingering trail of saline minerality and fine-grained, “pliant” tannins.
