PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Domaine Marc Morey & Fils is one of the long-established family domaines of Chassagne-Montrachet, the southern Côte de Beaune village that many consider the home of the world’s greatest Chardonnay alongside Meursault and Puligny. Morgeot is one of the village’s largest and best-known Premier Cru climats, and it’s known for making Chardonnay of weight and structure: a Premier Cru that is “more structured and weighty than many other Chassagne Premiers Crus,” according to one importer.
The 2023 vintage gave ripe, balanced fruit with concentration and bright acidity, and Morey’s Morgeot is, in a retailer’s description, “a powerful yet finely structured Premier Cru, offering depth, richness, and classic Chassagne gravitas. Aromas of ripe pear, quince, and Meyer lemon are layered with acacia blossom, toasted almond, and a subtle smoky-stony undertone. The palate is broad and textured, with concentrated fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a firm mineral backbone. The finish is long, resonant, and savory, signaling excellent aging potential.”
Critics were positive and noted the structure. Burghound scored it 91: “Here too there is ample floral influence to the ripe and ever-so-vaguely exotic aromas of poached pear, white peach, orange peel and soft petrol. There is very good volume to the bigger-bodied and denser, though notably less refined, flavors that possess evident power on the bitter lemon rind-inflected finale. This is promising and a wine that should be more than capable of repaying 5 to 8-ish years of keeping.” Vinous’s Neal Martin scored it 89 to 91 (January 2025): “The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru hails from one of the earlier picked sites in order to preserve acidity. This has a more airy, slightly malic bouquet at the moment, with touches of sea spray and yellow fruit developing only after some aeration. This is more elegant in style and perhaps earlier drinking.” That’s a useful range: Burghound sees power and a long life, Vinous sees elegance and earlier drinking, and the wine needs a little time.
For context, the domaine’s 2020 Morgeot scored 92 from The World of Fine Wine’s Sarah Marsh MW (“ripe and seductive, with juicy forest fruit on the nose”). The 2023 is a rich, mineral, structured white Burgundy that pairs with lobster, scallops, roast chicken in cream sauce, and aged Comté, and it’s best served lightly chilled (about 12-14°C) after a short decant.
Domaine Marc Morey & Fils 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot is produced by Domaine Marc Morey & Fils in Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France, from 100% Chardonnay grown in the Morgeot Premier Cru climat. 750ml.
Burghound — 91 Points:
“Here too there is ample floral influence to the ripe and ever-so-vaguely exotic aromas of poached pear, white peach, orange peel and soft petrol. There is very good volume to the bigger-bodied and denser, though notably less refined, flavors that possess evident power on the bitter lemon rind-inflected finale. This is promising and a wine that should be more than capable of repaying 5 to 8-ish years of keeping.”
Neal Martin, Vinous — 89–91 Points (January 2025):
“The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru hails from one of the earlier picked sites in order to preserve acidity. This has a more airy, slightly malic bouquet at the moment, with touches of sea spray and yellow fruit developing only after some aeration. This is more elegant in style and perhaps earlier drinking.”
Retailer tasting notes:
“Aromas of ripe pear, quince, and Meyer lemon are layered with acacia blossom, toasted almond, and a subtle smoky-stony undertone. The palate is broad and textured, with concentrated fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a firm mineral backbone. The finish is long, resonant, and savory, signaling excellent aging potential.”
Nose
Poached pear, white peach, quince, orange peel, and Meyer lemon, with acacia blossom, toasted almond, sea spray, and a touch of soft petrol.
Palate
Broad, textured, and bigger-bodied, with concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity, and a firm mineral backbone.
Finish
Long and savory, with bitter lemon rind and a smoky, stony note.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Morgeot,” Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France |
| Variety | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Producer | Domaine Marc Morey & Fils |
| Critics | Burghound 91 · Vinous 89–91 |
| Cellaring | 5–15 years (Burghound: 5–8+; importer: 10–15) |
| Style / Identity | A powerful, structured, mineral Chassagne Premier Cru with pear, almond, and lemon |
| Aromas & Flavors | Poached pear, white peach, quince, Meyer lemon, acacia, toasted almond, minerality |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Serve lightly chilled, at about 12-14°C; decant briefly if opened young.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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