The monarch
There are Grand Crus—and then there’s Montrachet. Joseph Drouhin’s cuvée comes from the Marquis de Laguiche holdings, some of the most prized plots on this hallowed slope. Montrachet consistently delivers Chardonnay of unmatched depth and finesse. The 2022 vintage is already being praised for its balance: ripe fruit, but electric freshness.
Tasting note
The 2022 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru was harvested in three picks this year. Exhibiting aromas of pear, peach, honeycomb, toasted nuts, baking spices and buttered toast, it's full-bodied, ample and unctuous, with a richly layered core of fruit, lively acids and a long, resonant finish. Tasted from a barrel sample before an aerating racking, it displayed fine tension. (William Kelley)
Fun fact
The Drouhin–Laguiche family has held their Montrachet vines since the 18th century, making it one of the longest continuous Grand Cru vineyard holdings in Burgundy. Today, Joseph Drouhin manages the plot through a lease from the Marquis de Laguiche, whose ancestors once advised Napoleon Bonaparte.
Score
Robert Parker 94-96 (not rated by us as all bottles are in mint condition)
A small note on our tasting impressions:
Many of the wines we taste come from bottles that aren’t quite sale-worthy—levels a bit low, labels too distressed, or simply not pretty enough for the spotlight. While we love the character these bottles bring, our notes are not based on a single glass alone. They reflect years of tasting experience—both within our team and from trusted friends in the wine world.
As for the fun facts?
All true (we promise)… though possibly enhanced by the gentle glow of a good glass of wine.