Chantereves Morgeot, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2023 Chablis It is a Napa Cab

It is a Napa Cab of the old school: age-worthy

The old vineyard is now known as Jackass Hill and remains the steepest non-terraced hillside vineyard in Sonoma County

The palate of pure red fruit and the spine of tannins from marine sedimentary soils make this wine both serious and playful

it's a more elegant Valbuena than I anticipated

Chantereves Morgeot, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France 2023 Chablis It is a Napa CabChantereves is a small, boutique Burgundy winery founded by Guillaume Bott and Tomoko Kuriyama, focused on producing terroir driven wines with minimal intervention. The estate sources grapes from select vineyards in the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune, emphasizing old vines, whole cluster fermentation, ambient yeasts, and gentle aging in used barrels. Their wines are known for clarity, elegance, and purity, expressing the unique character of each