Montrachet is widely regarded as the greatest dry white wine in the world. The Marquis de Laguiche parcel, managed exclusively by Joseph Drouhin, is the largest single holding in this legendary Grand Cru vineyard — a partnership that has produced some of the most celebrated white Burgundies of the past century. This is a wine of extraordinary rarity and prestige.
Deep golden colour with extraordinary luminosity. An opulent, complex nose of ripe white peach, apricot, toasted hazelnuts, honey, white flowers, and a profound mineral depth. On the palate, the wine is majestic — full-bodied, creamy, and richly textured, with a breathtaking concentration of flavour and an exceptionally long, complex finish of incomparable refinement. A wine that demands patience and rewards it generously.
Vintage 2020: A warm, dry year producing concentrated, richly textured whites with excellent structure and ageing potential. Ripe fruit with firm acidity and great length.
Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic practices since the 1980s–1990s. Low yields to maximise terroir expression.
Harvest: Hand-picked in open-work crates with careful sorting.
Vinification: Gentle pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation in oak barrels. Indigenous yeasts.
Ageing: French oak barrels, 30–35% new. 18–22 months.
Appellation: Montrachet Grand Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay. Soil: Brown chalky limestone, gentle slope, due east exposure.
Cellaring: Optimal 15–20 years, potential 30+ years.
Food Pairing: The finest lobster, turbot, or simply enjoyed on its own with great reverence.