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Joseph Drouhin, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche 2011
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot 2011 has an outgoing and expressive bouquet with touches of tropical fruit infusing the citrus lemon and lime flower aromas. With further aeration there are hints of white peach and pink grapefruit emerging. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with a slightly waxy texture, but the finish comes across as smudged and missing the tension that the aromatics deserve.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2011 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (Marquis de Laguiche) has a fragrant bouquet with scents of wild heather, honeysuckle and dried pineapple. The palate is well-balanced and demonstrates good weight in the mouth with a pleasant, waxy finish. Fine, but I would prefer to cellar it for several years. Drink 2016-2025. It is always a pleasure to meet Veronique Drouhin, although this was actually the first time that I had visited their winery on the southern fringe of Beaune. “All the estate has been under biodynamic practices since the mid-1990s (including Chablis) and organic since 1988,” she said to me as we commenced the tasting. “We have been ECOCERT certified since 2009.” I asked her what tangible difference biodynamics have made. “The estate wines have a lot of depth and energy but what is really better is the pH,” she said. She also cited the arrival of head winemaker Jerome Faure-Brac in 2005 as another reason for the improvement in quality. Now their approach is for no compromise on the fruit and to exact precise viticulture for each vineyard. Veronique told me that their entry level Laforet aims to encapsulate the whole picture of Bourgogne. “We know the wine is consumed young so it is not heavily extracted,” she told me. “We look for a lovely fruity, round, elegant Bourgogne. You know, it is easier to make an Amoureuses than a Burgundy Rouge because of the quantity. It is aged in older barrels and it is bottled sooner than in the past.” Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770
About the Producer
DEDICATION TO THE DIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. A FAMILY HERITAGE For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company. LISTENING TO NATURE Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. AN IDEAL OF PERFECTION AND ELEGANCE The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious complexity. SHARING WITH THE WORLD The wines of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. Joseph Drouhin is proud to bring the best of Burgundy to the whole world.
