Henri Germain, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Les Fairendes (Blanc), 2023 bdxcount0925 sourced from estate and trusted

sourced from estate and trusted grower vineyards around Kumeu

Works extremely well for a classic rye Manhattan or in a simple old fashioned

and 10% Petit Verdot from 52 hectares of deep gravel soils

and a commitment to rewilding 100 bee-friendly acres for every bottle sold

leaving an impression of purity and timeless elegance

Henri Germain, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Les Fairendes (Blanc), 2023 bdxcount0925 sourced from estate and trustedThe Germain family's connection to Chassagne Montrachet came through Henri's marriage to Paulette Pillot, whose family brought exceptional vineyard holdings including this parcel in Morgeot Les Fairendes. Morgeot is cumulatively the largest premier cru in Chassagne, but Les Fairendes sits on distinctive poor white soils that yield wines combining power with elegance. Jean Franois Germain's organic farming and minimal intervention winemakingunfined,