Joseph Drouhin : Montrachet Grand cru "Marquis de Laguiche" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Montrachet Grand Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" 2023 Joseph Drouhin

Tasting notes

Colour
This white wine reveals a pale gold hue, enhanced by delicate green highlights in its youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals a beautiful complexity, blending floral scents such as lily of the valley, peach blossom and hawthorn with aromas of stone fruit and exotic fruit. Touches of honey, toasted almonds and exotic wood intertwine with subtle mineral notes.

Palate
The palate stands out for its harmonious roundness and silky texture, supported by delicate minerality and lovely freshness. The finish lingers at length, leaving a persistent impression.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as roasted langoustine, turbot with morels, or truffled Bresse poultry. It also goes wonderfully with a creamy risotto or preparations featuring delicate seafood and white meats in cream sauces.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Montrachet Grand Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 14 and 15°C. This wine can be cellared and will evolve favourably to be enjoyed until around 2043.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 14%.

The elegance and complexity of a white wine from the Montrachet Grand Cru appellation

The estate

Founded in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic figure in Burgundy. Initially focused on wine trading, the estate has grown over the generations to now oversee a vineyard of nearly 100 hectares spread across numerous prestigious appellations. Currently led by the fourth generation, with Frédéric Drouhin as chairman of the executive board, the family maintains full control over its land. A pioneer in the region, the estate stands out for its early and lasting commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, striving to faithfully express each terroir.

The vineyard

The Montrachet vineyard spans 7.8 hectares on a southeast-facing hillside, shared between the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. The Laguiche family owns the largest private plot there, covering 2.06 hectares. The vines, planted at a high density of around 10,000 vines per hectare, grow on shallow soils composed of brown and red earth, rich in limestone pebbles and clay. This terroir benefits from rigorous management following the principles of organic and biodynamic farming, with controlled yields to concentrate the aromas of the grapes.

The vintage

The year 2023 was characterised by particularly warm temperatures. The growing cycle began early following a mild winter, with the first buds appearing as early as the end of March. Spring and summer offered mild, sunny conditions, accelerating the ripening of the berries. After flowering in early June, a dry and bright August allowed for the harvest of healthy grapes at perfect ripeness from the beginning of September.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Montrachet Grand Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" 2023 were hand-picked into small perforated crates, followed by careful sorting. In the cellar, the whole clusters undergo slow pneumatic pressing. After settling, the clear juices are transferred directly into French oak barrels, around 30% of which are new, to undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 18 to 21 months, with regular tastings to fine-tune the lees work and the racking.

Grape variety

This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay.