2023 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

This wine comes from the prestigious Morgeot Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, specifically from the Marquis de Laguiche holdings—one of the most celebrated parcels within the appellation. The Laguiche family has owned this historic vineyard for generations, with Maison Joseph Drouhin entrusted with its cultivation and winemaking, producing a Chardonnay that reflects both noble heritage and exceptional terroir.

The vineyard’s clay-limestone soils provide the foundation for a wine of structure, richness, and longevity. Drouhin farms with a strong commitment to organic and biodynamic principles, emphasizing healthy soils, biodiversity, and the natural balance of the vine. Grapes are carefully hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented with precision to preserve purity and vineyard expression. Aging in French oak barrels adds subtle complexity and texture while allowing the mineral character of the site to remain at the forefront.

The 2023 vintage combines generosity with classic Burgundian freshness, showing layers of lemon curd, orchard fruit, white flowers, apricot, almond, buttered pastry, and crushed stone. Its balance of concentration, acidity, and refined oak integration gives it excellent aging potential. Enjoy now for its youthful energy or cellar as it develops deeper notes of honey, toasted nuts, and spice. Pair with lobster, scallops, roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, mushroom risotto, Comté cheese, and refined French cuisine.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin is one of Burgundy’s most respected family-owned domaines, known for producing wines that emphasize elegance, purity, and faithful expression of terroir. Over four generations, the Drouhin family has built an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, from Chablis to the Côte d’Or.

Under the guidance of the Drouhin family, the estate has become a pioneer in sustainable and biodynamic viticulture, adopting organic practices throughout its vineyards and focusing on minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. Their philosophy centers on balance rather than power—creating wines that reveal the personality of each site with finesse and longevity.

The partnership between Joseph Drouhin and the Marquis de Laguiche family represents one of Burgundy’s great historical collaborations. The Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche bottling stands among the domaine’s signature white wines, showcasing the depth, complexity, and timeless elegance that have made Chassagne-Montrachet one of the world’s greatest sources of Chardonnay.