Excellence from Burgundy to Luberon From Sylvain Morey
Excellence from Burgundy to Luberon From Sylvain Morey
It seems like the last name Morey is synonymous with Burgundy. With that, it can sometimes be confusing to follow along. Sylvain Morey is the brother of Caroline Morey (wife of Pierre-Yves Colin) and the son of Jean-Marc Morey. In 2014 Jean-Marc Morey was dissolved and split up between Sylvain and Caroline making what was a small family domaine much smaller! Working fewer than 3 hectares, Sylvain has made a name for himself for creating wines that are richly textured with firm mineral structure. Due to the size of this domaine, it is incredibly rare for anyone to get much of these wines, but our Rosenthal rep was able to gather enough for us to offer them to you today. Quantities vary depending on the cuvee but we are excited to have a fair bit available of Chassagne Blanc and Rouge.
Sylvain's ideology is deeply rooted in organic farming and a minimalist approach in the cellar. He says how, "it's about accompanying the vine through each of its cycles, vintage after vintage, to help it produce the healthiest, most distinctive, and most vibrant grapes possible. The working principles are those of organic farming, with the pursuit of balance being the essential value. This philosophy is continued in the cellar, with winemaking that relies on indigenous yeasts and bacteria and no additives. Finally, the aging process is extended to allow the wines time to fully reveal their complexity, and the wines are bottled without filtration."
As an often overlooked wine, I am particularly excited about the Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge. 50 years ago 70% of the appellation wines were red, today that number is less than 25%. Sylvain Morey creates wines that show off everything that reds from Chassagne-Montrachet can be. This fantastic village-level rouge comprises old selection-massale Pinot Noir from 3 plots: La Bressonne (0.5-ha planted in 1956), Les Lombardes, (0.25-ha. in 1967), and Les Chambres (0.2-ha. from 1974). It is made from 35% whole cluster vinification followed by a slow, gentle extraction. Aged for 18 months in 350-liter demi-muids, about 15% of which are new. This is a powerful but elegant style of Chassagne Rouge with strong notes of spice, cherries and plum. There is great energy with acidity here, excellent for drinking now or cellaring for 3-5 years. An incredible representation of an often overlooked village red Burgundy. It shows amazing value for village-level wines that don't come around often. Stock up now, you'll be glad you did!
With so little space to grow within Burgundy, it is not uncommon to see many winemakers from the region expanding to the Jura. Sylvain was ahead of the curve and had gone the opposite direction quite literally. For decades Sylvain has been farming and making wines in Luberon, a subregion of Provence. He notes how, "becoming a winemaker in this region required letting go of many things and a great deal of reflection. Learning to tame the sun while respecting nature's essential role. Understanding the merits of blending in these southern lands. Venturing beyond, but without forgetting my roots. Finding, there too, a balance. Striving to produce wines dictated by their place of origin, wines that are wholesome and easy to drink." I would say that Sylvain overdelivers with these wines. Today I am excited to share two of his wines from Luberon: Panorama Blanc and Rouge alongside his more allocated Burgundies. These two wines show incredible drinkability and will be perfect for barbeques all summer long! Jeff and I recently tasted these both and I must say the Red is one of my new favorite sub-$25 wines I have had in a while.
From Burgundy to Luberon, there is something here for everyone! Due to the limited nature of the Burgundies, they are non-discountable but do count towards a case discount.
-Hanna Krilov Cohen
Please allow until Friday, 6/12 for pick-up and delivery
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Morey, Sylvain 2024 Luberon Blanc Panorama (Arrives 6/12)
A blend of 25% Grenache Blanc, 20% Vermentino, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Ugni Blanc, 7% Roussanne, 5% Viognier, 3% Marsanne. Aged 12 months on fine lees in concrete tanks. This is a very textural, mineral white wine with notes...
$22.99
Morey, Sylvain 2024 Luberon Rouge Panorama (Arrives 6/12)
A blend of 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 20% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre. Aged 18 months in large oak casks and concrete tanks. This is a pleasantly bright, lifted red with medium body and freshness for days. It's lively and...
$22.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Bourgogne Aligoté (Arrives 6/12)
Sylvain owns just 0.25 of a hectare of Aligoté from a vineyard called ‘Les Pierres’ just on the border of Chassagne-Montrachet Villages. The vines were planted in 1997. The wine is aged for 12 months on the fine lees in...
$44.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Charmois (Arrives 6/12)
Les Charmois is the western continuation of the Chassagne 1er Cru vineyard of Les Chaumées. Sylvain inherited just 1/3 of a hectare of vines planted in 1990. The wine is aged for 18 months on the fine lees in 20%...
$109.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet (Arrives 6/12)
A bulk of this cuvee comes from a half-hectare in La Bergerie with smaller holdings in nearby village classified sites. All were planted from 1958-the mid-1990s. The wine is aged for 18 months on the fine lees in 20% new...
$124.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Gains (Arrives 6/12)
A mere 0.39 hectare plot within the incredible 1er cru that was planted in 1952 by his grandfather. The wine is aged for 18 months on the fine lees in 25% new 350-liter barrels. This is an incredibly generous white...
$159.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets (Arrives 6/12)
A small 0.38 hectare plot that Sylvain’s grandfather planted in 1950. Aged for 18 months in 20% new oak barrels. This wine is powered by its strong minerality with a lot of finesse. This is a dominant style of white...
$179.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge (Arrives 6/12)
This fantastic village-level rouge comprises old selection-massale Pinot Noir from 3 plots: La Bressonne (0.5-ha planted in 1956), Les Lombardes, (0.25-ha. in 1967), and Les Chambres (0.2-ha. from 1974). It is made from 35% whole cluster vinification followed by a...
$69.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Passetoutgrain (Arrives 6/12)
An excellent blend of two barrels of pinot noir and one of gamay with vines that were planted in the mid-1990s. Assembled and bottled after 12 months of elevage. A very aromatic with vibrant red fruit. There is great energy...
$39.99
$99.99
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Morey, Sylvain 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru Champs Gains (Arrives 6/12)
From a 0.1677 hectare plot planted in 1965 on clay-limestone soils. Hand harvested and made with 50% whole cluster fermentation. Aged on the fine lees for 18 months in 350L demi-muids 30% of which are new.
$99.99
Morey, Sylvain 2023 Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau (Arrives 6/12)
Sylvain was very excited to have inherited this 0.4 hectare holding from his father. Made with 70% whole bunches, and aged on the fine lees for 18 months in 350-liter demi-muids 20% of which are new. Expressive aromatics with rich...
$94.99
