Chassagne Montrachet, Morgeot, 1er Cru, Marquis de Laguiche, 2014
Aromatic, fruity and so seductive but multi-dimensional with it. Notes of honey, citrus blossom, zest and mandarin. Great finesse and precision, so inviting now but, like all of the truely great wines, there is definitely something being held in reserve here. From 35 to 40 yo vines in the Morgeot vineyard, aged for 14 months 30 percent new oak.
critic reviews
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Drouhin's 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche has a crisp, vivacious bouquet with scents of Golden Delicious, white peach and subtle mineral scents. The palate is fresh and crisp on the entry, quite compact at this youthful stage with a waxy-textured, quite pithy finish that at least retains commendable definition. Very fine and it improved with aeration, therefore I would allow this another couple of years to develop.
Aromas of orange peel, almond flower and wild herbs; showing more spicy oak influence than the Embrazées. An elegant, fine-grained style, with lime and soft citrus flavors firmed and lifted by spices on the dry finish. This vibrant, rather palate-staining wine needs time to absorb its oak element.