The 2024 Domaine Morey-Coffinet Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Houillères” is a village-level white Burgundy made entirely from Chardonnay, sourced from the Les Houillères lieu-dit in the north of Chassagne-Montrachet near the Puligny-Montrachet border. The domaine, led by Thibault Morey (who took over in 2009), is certified organic (Ecocert) and works biodynamically as well, a farming approach that aligns with the estate’s reputation for precise, terroir-driven whites.

In a vintage shaped by a cool, wet growing season and very low yields across Burgundy, 2024 whites are widely noted as a success story, and Morey-Coffinet is cited among the producers that delivered “a great range of wines… understated yet with fine backbones,” according to Jasper Morris. That framing fits the critical reception of Les Houillères: it’s not described as loud or heavily marked by winemaking, but as structured and confident.

Three major reviewers each awarded the wine an excellent 91/100, a strong and consistent result across critical palates. Vinous (91 points) highlights a bright, fruit-and-flower register, citing “apple blossom, citrus peel, apricot [and] pineapple,” and finishes with “spicy lemongrass.” Burghound (also 91) leans more into savory complexity, noting “smoky apple, pear, citrus, petrol,” and calls the palate “rich, delicious and caressing yet powerful,” suggesting both immediate appeal and underlying drive.

Jasper Morris (91) emphasizes clarity and measured oak, describing “bright mid lemon,” a “touch of oak,” and “candied citrus,” and he pegs a drinking window of 2028–2031—useful guidance for buyers deciding between near-term pleasure and short cellaring.

Oak appears present but controlled; one note reports élevage with about one-third new oak. Overall, expect a Chassagne that reads polished and energetic, with citrus-led detail and enough depth to justify modest aging.