Domaine Morey-Coffinet ‘Les Houillres’ Chassagne-Montrachet 2023

From a 0.5 hectare parcel of vines plantedin1955 and 1956, located close to the Encgnires and Vide-Bourse 1er Crus. Fermentation beginsintank, then the wine is agedin228 and 350 L French Allier oak barrels for 12 months, 35% new.

Morey–Coffinet was foundedinthe late 1970s by MichelMorey(son of the late MarcMorey) and his wife Fabienne (from the Pillot clan). Their son, Thibault, succeeded the couple, taking the helm of the estatein2009. Thibault joined his fatherina long lineage of winemakersinChassagne-Montrachet with great gravitasintheir family names such as Pillot,Morey, and Coffinet. He has earned the respect of his peers through his thoughtful and detailed approach.In2014, he began to pursue biodynamic viticulture, andin2015 gained certification.

Thibaults 2022s are a marvel, walking the fine line between lusciousness, lovely reductive qualities and a powdery chalkiness that elevates the wine, showing great depth and complexity. With his organic certification, the wines are now reaching the pinnacle of their appellations; refined, with gorgeous aromatics and texture. Hereinthe Cte de Beaune, Thibault crafts wines that are nothing less than profound.