2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET, 1er Cru, 'Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle', Blanc, Magnum (1500ml)The 2023 Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle 1er Cru Blanc is the third release from Vougeraie. There is a light flor like scent on the nose that actually lends this more complexity as touches of orange rind develop with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a slightly creamy texture and fine acidity, quite generous with Clementine and pear toward the finish. This will be irresistible in its youth. 91 93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024).

this 2015-based edition has settled beautifully

mouthfilling

slightly sweet flavours

dark chocolate and mocha

This gives the wine structure enough

framed by very fine-grained tannins and a refreshing backbone

along with fragrant spices

rose petal and lilac adding elegance to the cool

Cabernet Sauvignon

still concentrated and full ripe black fruits too

my view is that Siepi would benefit from longer aging in wood and or glass

Derived from vines growing in the part of Lafleur's vineyard through which a water course once flowed and where the soils are richer in clay and better hydrated