Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils – Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes 2017 is a beautifully refined Chardonnay from one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most elegant Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from mature vines rooted in limestone-rich soils, it delivers remarkable purity, mineral tension, and classic Côte de Beaune sophistication.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Chenevottes, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Vine Age: Primarily planted between 1955 and 1960
• Soils: Limestone-rich clay soils
• Producer: Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon, white peach, pear, citrus blossom
• Savory: Chalk, crushed stone, white flowers
• Structure: Precise, elegant, and beautifully mineral

Located directly above Morgeot on the Chassagne slope, Les Chenevottes is prized for producing wines of finesse and purity. The vineyard’s limestone-rich soils and old vines contribute concentration and complexity, while its elevated position preserves freshness and aromatic lift. The 2017 vintage produced balanced, expressive wines with excellent tension and clarity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most elegant Premier Cru vineyards
• Old-vine Chardonnay from limestone-rich terroir
• Combines depth, freshness, and remarkable precision

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and langoustines
• Turbot and Dover sole
• Roast chicken with cream sauce
• Comté and aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of refined white Burgundy
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors seeking elegant Premier Cru wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, heavily oaked styles