Château de La Maltroye
Château de La Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 'Vigne Blanche'
4.3
Expert Rating
4.2
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château de La Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 'Vigne Blanche' is a premium white wine that boasts of exceptional quality and finesse. Produced by the renowned Château de La Maltroye, this wine comes from the Morgeot vineyard in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is elegant, with a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity, and a long, lingering finish. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Chassagne-Montrachet style and is a must-try for any wine enthusiast.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château de La Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 'Vigne Blanche' is an elegant and complex Chardonnay.The nose is filled with aromas of white stone fruits like apricot, pear, and apple, with notes of lemon peel, white flowers, and almond. On the palate, it is smooth and balanced with a laser-like acidity and a long mineral finish. It has great depth and concentration, with ripe yellow fruit flavors, a hint of sweet spice, and a creamy texture. This is an excellent Chardonnay, and a great expression of the terroir of Chassagne-Montrachet.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2039
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Château de La Maltroye
Region: Burgundy
Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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