Joseph Drouhin
Marquis de Laguiche Morgeot 1er Cru
Chassagne Montrachet
2019

The producer

Joseph Drouhin is a renowned Burgundy wine producer with a rich history dating back to 1880. The family-owned estate has expanded over the years to encompass 80 hectares of vineyards across various appellations, including Chassagne-Montrachet. In Chassagne-Montrachet, located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, Joseph Drouhin produces both white and red wines that exemplify the unique terroir of the region. The white wines, primarily crafted from Chardonnay grapes, are known for their elegance, complexity, and balance, often displaying notes of white flowers, citrus, and minerality. The red wines, made from Pinot Noir, are characterized by their finesse and aromatic depth. Joseph Drouhin's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture ensures that their Chassagne-Montrachet wines reflect the purity and expression of the vineyard's terroir.

The wine

Joseph Drouhin's Marquis de Laguiche Morgeot 1er Cru is a distinguished white wine from the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation in Burgundy, France. This Premier Cru Chardonnay is sourced from the esteemed Morgeot vineyard, owned by the Laguiche family for centuries and exclusively managed by Maison Joseph Drouhin. The vineyard's unique terroir, characterized by clay and limestone soils, imparts a distinctive minerality and complexity to the wine. Vinification involves careful pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels, with a portion being new, followed by aging on lees to enhance richness and depth. The resulting wine exhibits aromas of white flowers, citrus, and subtle spice, leading to a palate that balances elegance with vibrant acidity and a long, harmonious finish. This Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is renowned for its aging potential, developing greater complexity over time, and pairs excellently with seafood, poultry, and creamy cheeses.

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As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a 92/100 average critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.