Tasting Notes
Similar to Clos des Avoueries but even finer, as this is a micro-vinification of a small part of the Clos des Avoueries that has very thin top soil of around 30cm with caillottes mixed in, and then straight into limestone. This is so precise and with such drive to it - all lemon butter and confit lemon, flaky pastry, just a hint of menthol and almond blossom. Very elegant and beginning to come into its drinking window in early 2023. Drink 2023 to 2028.
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Chateau de Messey is a new star from a special terroir in southern burgundy called 'Cruzille'. Boasting 1,000 years of history (they are mentioned in manuscripts dating back to the 9th century CE), Château de Messey is located just outside Tournus on a hilltop 300-400 metres above sea level and surrounded by woods. Owner Marc Dumont purchased the chateau complete with ancient vaulted cellars and 89ha of vines in the early '90s and the quality has sky-rocketed in the last few years. The estate is run by Fredereic Servais, named Winemaker of the Year in 2017 by Appelation Bourgogne for his work at Clos des Poncetys. The character is deeper and more complex than most Macon, and in fact, this is an hour to the North of Macon. This is from a delimitated part of a clos of 4 hectares and much higher than most vineyards in Burgundy.