Louis Lequin
Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru Morgeot 2022
| Denomination | AOC Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques for 10–16 months, with 20–30% new wood (depending on the vintage). |
- Type and grape variety: Still red wine from Pinot Noir, 2022 vintage
- Appellation: Burgundy AOC, Premier Cru Morgeot, Chassagne-Montrachet
- Profile: Garnet red; aromas of red fruits and spices, persistent finish
- Winemaking: Indigenous yeasts; ageing in French oak barrels for 10-16 months
- Serving and alcohol content: Decant for 1 hour; 13.5% ABV; 0.75 L bottle, suitable for elegant dinners
Description
Type of wine
Louis Lequin's Chassagne Montrachet Rouge Premier Cru Morgeot is a still red wine that expresses the classic elegance of Burgundy. Produced exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine belongs to the prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru appellation. It is distinguished by a velvety and harmonious profile, combining great finesse with a complex structure and a markedly persistent finish. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing in French oak barrels enrich the palate, making it deep and well-balanced.
Origin
This wine originates in France, in the renowned region of Burgundy, within the Premier Cru Morgeot located in Chassagne-Montrachet. The vines benefit from well-suited soils and are managed using the Royat cordon pruning system, a technique that naturally limits yields while ensuring optimal ripening of the Pinot Noir clusters. The Louis Lequin family cultivates their seven hectares of property, passing down a winemaking dedication that dates back to 1604. This label represents a true territorial rarity, as it is a red produced in an area traditionally famous for white wines.
Production process
The production process begins with a hand-harvest of the grapes, which are mostly destemmed, although some whole clusters are sometimes retained. Vinification lasts for about a month, starting with a week-long cold maceration and continuing with fermentation activated solely by indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine undergoes two weeks of prolonged extraction to best define its colour and aromas. Final ageing takes place in French oak barrels for a period ranging from ten to sixteen months, using a proportion of new wood to enrich the structure without masking the varietal identity.
History and interesting facts
Since as far back as 1604, the Louis Lequin family has preserved and passionately passed down the centuries-old Burgundian viticultural vocation, lovingly tending to their seven hectares of historic estate. The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot represents a true rarity in the oenological landscape of this prestigious area: it is, in fact, a fascinating and exceptional red wine born in an appellation traditionally and internationally famous for its great white wines, thus offering an unusual tasting experience rich in priceless historical charm.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
I prune the Pinot Noir vines according to the Cordon de Royat method; this allows me to limit the yield, to aerate the vine and to give more sunlight to the grapes. These factors give greater grape maturity, more colour and more flavour. Read more
| Name | Louis Lequin & Fils Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru Morgeot 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chassagne-Montrachet AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Louis Lequin |
| Story | History and interesting facts Since as far back as 1604, the Louis Lequin family has preserved and passionately passed down the centuries-old Burgundian viticultural vocation, lovingly tending to their seven hectares of historic estate. The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Morgeot represents a true rarity in the oenological landscape of this prestigious area: it is, in fact, a fascinating and exceptional red wine born in an appellation traditionally and internationally famous for its great white wines, thus offering an unusual tasting experience rich in priceless historical charm. |
| Origin | Chassagne-Montrachet (Burgundy), France |
| Cultivation system | Royat cordon |
| Fermentation | One week |
| Production technique | Three-stage vinification with cold maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and prolonged maceration/extraction; ageing in French oak barriques for 10–16 months (20–30% new oak); hand-harvested grapes, mostly destemmed with occasional whole bunches; Royat cordon pruning. |
| Wine making | Winemaking process of approximately one month in three stages: one week of cold maceration, one week of fermentation using only indigenous yeasts, followed by two weeks of gentle but prolonged maceration and extraction; ageing in French oak barriques for 10–16 months with 20–30% new wood; hand-harvested grapes, mostly de-stemmed with occasional whole bunches. |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques for 10–16 months, with 20–30% new wood (depending on the vintage). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |