Tasting Notes
From a micro-plot of just 0.3 ha. The soil is composed of limestone gravel laid on a limestone slab so the name 'Barramine' translates as crowbar as one had to be used to plant the grafts when it was planted 34 years ago. Pale gold in colour with dashes of green reflections. Very complex on the nose. Slight notes of noble reduction with exotic aromas of squishy apricots lifted by a lemony zing. Very mineral, ample and full on the palate. The freshness of the terroir balances the concentration. This is sophisticated yet shows off how brilliant Chateau de Messey is. A stunner and great value when compared to its Burgundian peers.
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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.