Domaine Louis Lequin et Fils Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2023

The color is luminous pale gold. The wine opens with notes of ripe white fruit — pear and peach — accompanied by a discreet floral palette and a fine buttery register. Limestone minerality brings a touch of salinity and flint. The acidity is fresh and expressive. The aromas of toasted almond, fresh butter and white fruits blend with a persistent saltiness; the finish is long, sapid and gradually saline, leaving a mineral

Pair with grilled or creamy fish dishes, shellfish (lobster), as well as poultry dishes in sauce (chicken with cream) or mushroom risottos. It will also stand up to richer dishes such as a veal chop with cream or pan-fried foie gras and will go elegantly with soft cheeses that are mature but not too powerful.