Chassagne Montrachet “1er Cru Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche”, Joseph Drouhin, FR, 2023

Critic tasting notes

Jasper Morris MW — 93–96 points

• Described the wine as having a glowing pale color and immediate aromatic presence.
• Noted pure white fruit, ripe lemons and limes, orchard-fruit depth, and exceptional class and length.
• Recommended drinking from roughly 2030–2038.

James Suckling — 95 points

• Highlighted aromas of cooked apples and crushed stone.
• Found the wine full-bodied and muscular for a white Burgundy, with spice and earth-driven complexity.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate — 94 points

• Aromas of pear, orange oil, toasted butter, mint, and white flowers.
• Praised its satiny texture, freshness, energy, and saline finish.
• Commented that it retains excellent balance despite Morgeot's tendency toward richness.

Producer's assessment

According to Maison Joseph Drouhin, the 2023 vintage was harvested at full maturity during one of Burgundy's warmest growing seasons. The house describes the wine as showing:

• Hawthorn and apricot aromas
• Notes evolving toward blond tobacco, dried fruits, and rare spices
• A silky texture with remarkable persistence
• Aging potential of approximately 15 years, with an optimal drinking window beginning after several years in bottle.

Professional consensus

The early consensus is that the 2023 Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche is one of the stronger recent releases from this cuvée. Critics consistently praise:

• Concentration without heaviness
• Freshness despite the warm 2023 vintage
• Saline minerality and structure
• Long-term aging potential

The aggregate critical range currently sits around 94–95 points, placing it among the more highly regarded premier cru white Burgundies of the 2023 vintage.