Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche 2022

This globally renowned white wine is from the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy, in the south of the Côte de Beaune, not too far from the city of Beaune. It is one of the famous villages of the « Côte des Blancs » producing great white wines (the others are Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet).

The specific vineyard here of Morgeot is on a gradual slope. Some old buildings, partially ruined, are found at mid-slope - the Abbey of Morgeot. It had two owners: men of prayer and men of the sword: monks from the abbey and the Laguiche family. During the French Revolution, the abbey was ruined but the estate of the Laguiche family was spared and remains to this day.

The vineyards' prized soils are composed of marl and limestone. 2022 offered a good maturity with particularly aromatic white wines. Citrus and ripe fruit mingle with delicate floral fragrances, very often accompanied by slightly spicy pastry notes. The palate, tender and fleshy, is based on a strong texture. Endowed with a pleasant roundness and a rich aftertaste, the wines of this vintage are well-balanced and show an excellent aging potential. 

This is a wonderful occasion to savor a great wine. Admirable light golden color. Intense and elegant aromas come to the fore: hawthorn, apricot notes, evolving towards hints of blond tobacco. As the wine ages, there are nuances of dried fruit and rare spices. A silky texture and a subtle touch of tannin give a true personality to the wine. Remarkable aftertaste. A great white Burgundy!