2023 Bernard Dugat-Py Morgeot Blanc Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, Burgundy

From the stony reaches of En Franchemont, the 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot offers up aromas of pear, toasted nuts, white flowers and wet stones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, suave and satiny palate that's pure and ethereal, with lively acids and a precise finish. Jan 31, 2025

92-94 points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Morgeot is one of Chassagne Montrachet's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards, renowned for Chardonnay with impressive richness, structure and a wonderfully savoury personality. Its limestone and clay soils lend depth to the fruit, while the Côte de Beaune's cool nights preserve freshness. Bernard Dugat-Py established his family's formidable reputation in Gevrey Chambertin, and today his son Loïc continues its meticulous approach to old vines, organic viticulture and carefully judged oak ageing.

Luminous pale gold with delicate green reflections. Ripe white peach, Williams pear and preserved lemon mingle with acacia blossom, toasted almond and a whisper of flint. The 2023 vintage is beautifully concentrated, with a creamy, finely textured richness balanced by vibrant citrus acidity. Subtle spice and crushed stone notes carry through a long, elegant finish.

Magnificent with grilled Moreton Bay bugs and saffron aioli, roasted cauliflower with brown butter and capers, or delicate crab and leek tartlets. A serious white Burgundy that deserves a little ceremony.

Cellaring: 2027 to 2040. Excellent ageing potential, with greater nutty and savoury complexity developing over time.