Chassagne Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot Louis Jadot

Vineyards situation : Situated in the south of the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet is one of the 5 villages of the prestigious «Côte de Blancs». Facing east and south-east, white Premier Cru soils are mainly made of brown clay and limestone. Chassagne-Montrachet produces 70 hectares of premiers crus.

Characteristics : «Abbaye de Morgeot» is one of the 1er Crus (climats) of the village, bordering premier cru Morgeot. It is situated in the south of the commune, around an Old Abbaye. The soil is quite deep, with marl and limestone.

Wine making and maturation : Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly, they ferment in oak barrels produced by our cooperage. 1/3 are new barrels. Aging usually lasts 15 months on fine lies before bottling.