Marc Morey, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Marc Morey is a century-old family estate spanning 9 hectares in Chassagne-Montrachet, specializing in mineral-driven Chardonnay from premier cru vineyards and a prized parcel in Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru. Their traditional approach features hand-harvesting, barrel fermentation, and minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process, preserving the distinctive limestone-clay terroir expression that has defined their wines across three generations of ownership.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Marc Morey was established in 1919 by Marc Morey in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The domaine has maintained its family ownership structure throughout its century-long history, with leadership passing through three generations. In the 1970s, Bernard Mollard, Marc Morey's son-in-law, assumed control of the estate, continuing the winemaking traditions while gradually expanding the domaine's vineyard holdings. The current generation is represented by Sabine Mollard, Marc Morey's granddaughter, who took over management from her father Bernard in the early 2000s. Under Sabine's direction, the domaine has maintained its focus on producing wines that express the distinctive terroirs of Chassagne-Montrachet.
Vineyards & Wines
Domaine Marc Morey manages approximately 9 hectares of vineyards, predominantly situated in Chassagne-Montrachet. The estate's holdings include several premier cru parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet, notably En Virondot, Les Vergers, and Morgeot. The domaine also possesses a small but significant parcel in the Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard. While Chardonnay forms the backbone of their production, reflecting the white wine tradition of Chassagne-Montrachet, the domaine also cultivates Pinot Noir for their red offerings. The vineyards are planted on the classic limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Beaune, which contribute to the mineral character found in their wines. The domaine produces village-level, premier cru, and grand cru wines, with their premier cru Chassagne-Montrachet bottlings forming the core of their production.
Philosophy & Practice
Domaine Marc Morey adheres to traditional Burgundian winemaking methods, beginning with hand harvesting to ensure only the highest quality fruit enters the winery. In the cellar, the white wines undergo barrel fermentation and aging in French oak, allowing for gentle oxidation and development of complexity while preserving the distinctive terroir characteristics. The domaine practices minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar, focusing on expressing the unique qualities of each vineyard site. Their winemaking approach balances respect for tradition with practical considerations that allow the natural qualities of their vineyard sites to shine through in the finished wines. The result is a portfolio that showcases the classic attributes of Chassagne-Montrachet: structure, minerality, and aging potential, particularly in their premier cru offerings.