Morgeot is more than just a vineyard — it’s almost a village in itself. Stretching across the southern reaches of Chassagne-Montrachet, this 1er Cru is one of the largest and most historic in the appellation. Once the site of an ancient monastery, Morgeot has long embodied the muscular, earthy side of white Burgundy — the kind that feels carved from stone and clay, rather than silk.

The soils here are deeper than in the northern part of the village, with a higher proportion of clay over limestone. Drainage is slower, ripening tends to be a touch later, and the wines, especially in their youth, are often broader and more textured than those from nearby crus like Caillerets or La Romanée.