Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Marquis de Laguiche (0.75 L)

WA:Due to be bottled in spring 2015, the 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot (under the Marquis de Laguiche banner) was cropped between September 30 – and October 8 and V¿ªronique mentioned that the two parcels suffered a little millerandage in this year. The nose is quite forward and generous with fennel and white pepper infusing the citrus-fresh fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a pretty, lightly spiced entry with touches of yellow plum and even a hint of fish oil. There is fine weight in the mouth with a sensual finish that lingers nicely in the mouth. Excellent. I was fortunately able to taste a selection of Joseph Drouhiní»s 2013 with V¿ªronique Boss at a small professional tasting (alas the London gig had to be cancelled after a pallet of sample was stolen.) Like everyone else, they suffered 60% to 100% more rainfall than average in March and April so that the vegetative cycle was some 15 to 18 days behind schedule. June was much warmer and sped things up a little, though toward the end of th