Tasting Notes
Caroline Morey brings the same precision and elegance to her reds as to her acclaimed whites, and this Santenay Rouge is a fine example of the village’s supple, fragrant style. The nose is lifted and inviting, with red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry layered with notes of rose petal, spice and a gentle earthy undertone. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely structured, showing juicy red fruit balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. A faint mineral thread and discreet oak provide depth without weight, leading to a graceful, lingering finish. Charming now, it will continue to develop complexity with a few years in bottle. - Chris L
Caroline Morey and her family lineage is firmly rooted in the fabric of Burgundy. She comes from a long line of vignerons, including her father Jean-Marc Morey and she also happens to be married to new-wave star, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in the Cotes de Beaune, Caroline inherited a portion of her family's vineyards after the retirement of her father, Jean-Marc. She established her own Domaine in 2014.
Not only does Caroline share a state-of-the-art winemaking facility with her husband, she also shares a similar philosophy to PYCM, when it comes to winemaking. This includes natural ferments, no enzyme additions, and minimal use of new oak (never more than 30%). All of her wines are aged in 350L barriques, with very little battonage. All of this results in wines that are fine boned, layered, and delicate expressions of white Burgundy.
Caroline also produces a range of red Burgundies from several plots across the Cote de Beaune. These wines certainly fly under the radar, but represent great quality and value. Chassagne-Montrachet has never been associated with great reds, however Caroline's wines are helping to break that misconception, showing that in the right hands, this region can produce reds worthy of high praise.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Santenay |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |