Domaine Alex Moreau La Maltroie, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2022

It’s impossible to discuss Chassagne-Montrachet without mentioning the name Moreau. Year to year, these celebrated wines and producers vinify and bottle some of the purest, most thought-provoking wines of the appellation. Domaine Alex Moreau is the natural progression from storied Domaine Bernard Moreau, Alex’s father and rightfully venerated vingeron in Burgundy. Employing a style of wine making that might best be described as hands-off, the house produces Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that are sensual, opulent and utterly delicious.

In 2021, Alex assumed full control of the domaine, its winery, cellar, winemaking and vineyards. Today, Alex Moreau is proudly establishing the reputation for his own wines and direction. He and his wife Martine are the stewards of Domaine Alex Moreau. He leads the overall operations of the winery including cellar, winemaking, and the vineyards. Martine plays an active and vital role in the business, and together, they are writing the next chapter in the legacy of Domaine Alex Moreau.

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroye 1er Cru is a step up from the 2021 last year with captivating energy and mineralité, focused with gorgeous citrus fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with a tangy entry and hints of marmalade infusing the citrus fruit with a stem gingertinged finish that has real race and energy. Fans out gloriously - a superb Chassagne in the making here. -- Neal Martin, Vinous Media