COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chasselas
PRODUCER
Domaine Henri Cruchon
REGION
Vaud
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Henri Cruchon's Le Morget is a 100% Chasselas white wine from the La Côte AOC in Switzerland's Vaud region. The estate, a family-run operation, is a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture in Switzerland, with vineyards certified by Demeter since 2018. They cultivate grapes across numerous small parcels, each with distinct microclimates and diverse soil types, including sandstone, clay, limestone, and glacial moraines. The producer's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing nature to express itself through the grape varietal and terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified biodynamic by Demeter since 2018.
Fact 02
Grapes grown across numerous small parcels with unique microclimates.
Fact 03
Producer cultivates sixteen different grape varieties.
Fact 04
Winemaker's philosophy: 'Winemaking is not a creative science, only nature creates!'
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Henri Cruchon employs minimal intervention winemaking techniques, utilizing indigenous yeasts for fermentation and adhering to Demeter guidelines. The estate's commitment to biodynamic and organic farming is central to their process, with grapes cultivated across numerous small parcels, each contributing to the wine's distinct character. The philosophy centers on allowing nature to express itself, with minimal additions throughout the winemaking process.
