Saint-Aubin Sous le Château Morey-Coffinet (Domaine) 2018

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Saint-Aubin Sous le Château Morey-Coffinet (Domaine) 2018

The wine

The Sous le Château climat is a limestone- and pebble-rich terroir set on south- and south-east-facing slopes at around 290 metres in altitude. In the Saint-Romain sector, it is celebrated for producing whites that combine richness with a refreshing, mineral edge. Following manual harvests, the fruit is carefully sorted by parcel. The grapes are gently pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation in oak casks. The wine is then aged for 15 months in 228- and 350-litre oak casks, with 50% new oak, before bottling without filtration.
The wine displays a pale yellow hue with silvery glints. The nose is shaped by aromas of white flowers, apple, pear and ripe citrus, underpinned by subtle vanilla notes. On the palate, a precise attack reveals a fine balance of bright acidity and fullness, leading into a mineral, persistent finish, with flavours that evolve towards honey and toasted almond with bottle age.

Located in Chassagne-Montrachet, the Domaine Morey-Coffinet is a 8.5 hectare vineyard resulting from joining the domaines of Marc Morey and Fernand Coffinet. Most of the vineyards are located in Chassagne-Montrachet, including the famous premier crus la Romanée, Remilly and les Caillerets, but the domaine also has plots in Puligny-Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines are grown organically (under certification) and the aging is done in oak barrels which can be up to 60% new depending on the vintages and cuvées.