2015 - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes, Hubert Lignier

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis |
Producer: Hubert Lignier |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

94
Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 27 Apr 18
The 2015 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes is a wonderful rendition of this reliably superb cuvée—which hails from old vines in Faconnières and Chenevery that always produce very small, shot berries. The wine offers up a bouquet of red and black fruits, dark soil tones, raw cocoa and pencil lead, gently framed by new oak. On the palate, it's full-bodied and multidimensional, with a deep core of fruit and excellent sappy energy that carries through the long finish. Its tannins are beautifully cloaked in fruit. The Ligniers call this their baby Clos de la Roche and it’s easy to see why.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2060
93
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Nov 18
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru has a wonderful, detailed, charming bouquet of red currant, cranberry and bergamot scents entwined with rose petals and minerals. The palate is well balanced, displaying fine definition, gentle grip and a hint of dried b
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2040
93
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 18
Bright, dark red. Wilder and more soil-driven on the nose than the Chaffots, with its aromas of raspberry and candied strawberry complicated by smoky minerality. Fat, sweet, broad and full, displaying slightly sauvage red berry flavors complicated by smok
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2035
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 09 Nov 16
Faconnières and Chenevery, just at the bottom of Clos de la Roche, planted in 1936 and 1952. Massal selection. Just 20-25 hl/ha. Great density and savour. Meaty finish. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 09 Nov 16
Faconnières and Chenevery, just at the bottom of Clos de la Roche, planted in 1936 and 1952. Massal selection. Just 20-25 hl/ha. Great density and savour. Meaty finish. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040
Morey-Saint-Denis Fine Wine

Morey-Saint-Denis

Morey-Saint-Denis, a prestigious appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is known for its elegant, well-structured Pinot Noir wines that balance the power of Gevrey-Chambertin and the finesse of Chambolle-Musigny. These wines feature flavours of red and black fruits, earthy spices, and floral notes, with refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. Home to five Grand Cru vineyards, including Clos de Tart and Clos Saint-Denis, top producers like Domaine Dujac, Domaine Ponsot, and Domaine des Lambrays are celebrated for their traditional winemaking and expressive wines.