Vincent and Sophie Morey
La Truffiere 1er Cru
Puligny Montrachet
2021  

The producer

Sophie and Vincent Morey both hail from families of winegrowers in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet, respectively. After studying at Beaune’s Lycée Viticole and gaining work experience in St-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, Vincent returned to his family domaine, led by his father Bernard Morey, in 1986. That same year, Sophie was crafting her first vintage for the Ménager-Belland domaine in Santenay, continuing the winemaking tradition passed down from her mother. In 2006, Sophie and Vincent established their own domaine and celebrated their first harvest in 2007. They treat their vineyards with the care and precision of gardening, believing that fine wines begin with quality grapes, require meticulous attention to detail, and demand adaptability from the winegrower and winemaker each vintage.

The wine

Vincent and Sophie Morey's Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru La Truffière 2021 is a standout example of their commitment to quality and tradition. This wine originates from the esteemed Premier Cru vineyard of La Truffière, located in the renowned Puligny-Montrachet appellation. The 2021 vintage showcases the meticulous care and expertise of the Morey family, offering a wine of exceptional elegance and complexity. With its bright acidity and well-integrated oak, it reveals layers of citrus and stone fruit, complemented by subtle floral and mineral notes. The precise craftsmanship and unique terroir of La Truffière are evident in every sip, making this wine a superb representation of what Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru can achieve.

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