Certified-organic Chardonnay from the estate’s monopole Clos des Avoueries, barrel‑aged in older wood for extra depth while retaining Mâcon‑Cruzille’s chalky precision.
This micro-vinification comes from 1.5 hectares of the vineyard, characterised by a higher clay content in the soils. It resembles Montrachet more than Mâcon, showcasing substantial weight. Its richer style makes it an excellent pairing with dishes such as langoustines, scallops, crab on toast, or any qmeaty white fish like hake or halibut.
Notes on the producer
Owner Marc Dumont purchased the chateau and 89ha estate in the early 90s. Since 2018 the estate has really upped its game, beginning conversion to organic farming and implementing a new cellar regime aimed at getting the best terroir expression from its prized chardonnay vineyard plots. Marc has also sold off his properties further north in the Cote de Nuits to focus exclusively on Messey estate chardonnays.
Located on a hilltop just outside Tournus in the commune of Ozenay, the château has been fully renovated since Marc took ownership. Since 2018, under the supervision of new winery operations manager Frédéric Servais (an expert in organic and biodynamic farming), the estate has been in conversion to organic farming - especially suited to the estate’s two isolated vineyards, Le Clos des Avoueries in Cruzille (a 1er cru in waiting) and the plot of Mâcon-Chardonnay, adjoining the historic château.
In the cellar, Servais has implemented spontaneous fermentations at controlled temperatures. The increased focus in both the vineyards and cellar is yielding chardonnay wines of striking the precision and terroir character. These are exciting times indeed for the Dumont family and Château de Messey.
