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From the 1er portion of Monts Luisants; Alouette is a lark.A whiff of herbal tea is present on the cool and pretty aromas of various red barriers, rose petal and attractive spice wisps. The middle weight flavours aren't as dense as those of the Bressandes but they're finer and more mineral-driven wh...

Grive is a thrush; from vines replanted in 2005 in the villages portion of Monts LuisantsA more elegant and really quite pretty nose combines notes of the essence of red cherry, spice, wet stone and a floral suggestion. The succulent and vibrant medium weight flavours also possess both a lovely mout...

3.4 ha and Ponsot is by far the largest holder in Clos de la RocheIf the Chapelle has the most floral-suffused nose in the range, this has the spiciest with its nose of beautifully layered red berry aromas that are nuanced by hints of violet, earth and a smoky nuance. The gorgeously textured and imp...

From a newly planted (2021) parcel. Pinson is a finch.A very pretty nose of various red berries and discreet earth and spice nuances gives way to attractively vibrant and textured, if not especially dense, flavours that terminate in a lightly austere finish. This is pretty but it needs better depth ...

There is a lovely concentration of mulberry and plum aromas touched with hints of smoke and spice on the nose of the ‘Forge de Tart’, the second wine from the Clos de Tart. The texture is plump and firm, with a pleasantly lingering finish. The blend for this wine uses younger vines and the clona...

A deft application of wood sets off pretty and spicy aromas of mostly red cherry and raspberry. There is again a lilting mouthfeel to the equally well-detailed and stony flavours that also conclude in a youthfully austere finish though here, the austerity isn't aggressive. Moreover, the finish offer...

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée Allouettes 1er Cru has quite a tertiary bouquet, touches of peppermint infusing the black fruit, a bit of blue fruit emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure and quite sapid. It tightens a little toward the finish, but otherwise, this has ...

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée des Grives is harvested late with the Aligoté as the vines are located high up on the slope. The attractive nose offers blackberry, raspberry, chalk and light oyster shell notes. The medium-bodied palate has a sapid entry, quite strict and linear. A more sinewy Mor...

From a blend of Très Girard, Les Cognées and Chenevery80% whole bunch vinification. A full mid purple. The nose of fully ripe fruit, black and brambly, full and fleshy before the whole bunches provide a little more rigidity at the back. Halfway between En La Rue de Vergy and Chambolle in style. Dr...

The 2021 Morey Saint-Denis En la Rue Vergy, which has slightly less whole bunches (20%), has a light red cherry and crushed strawberry scented bouquet. The palate is well balanced, quite pretty with fine mineralité towards the finish, delicate but not fragile. Will be irresistible for the next 6-9 ...

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru has a light, earthy, slightly leafy bouquet that reflects the growing season. There's just a little reduction on the nose. The medium-bodied palate has a touch of bitterness on the entry and light black fruit with a linear finish that leans towards...

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée des Grives comes from shallow soils, the vines here are 16 years old. This possesses much more complexity and terroir expression on the nose than the Gevrey, sous-bois and truffle permeate the red fruit, with good vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tann...

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée Allouettes was cropped at just 8hL/ha and had only finished its malo before my visit. Nevertheless, this has a harmonious and engaging bouquet, very pure with black cherries, raspberry confit and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fi...

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc Mont Luisants 1er Cru has an appealing bouquet that gently creeps up on you: white peach, Nashi pear and a touch of kerosene, all well defined. The palate is taut and fresh with green apple, pear and grapefruit notes, hints of orange rind, plenty of extract on the fi...

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy includes 50% whole bunches this year. This cuvée lacked the precision I found in Lignier-Michelot's other wines, a bit of warmth detracting from its clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with black cherry and blueberry fruit. There's fine structure, thou...

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Vieilles Vignes includes 80% whole bunches and has more composure and complexity than the preceding Rue de Vergy, leaning more towards black fruit with light undergrowth scents. The palate is structured on the entry, those stems imparting an attractive pepperiness, becomin...

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Faconnières 1er Cru leans more towards earthy red fruit on the nose, touches of rose bush emanating from the 70% whole bunches, open-knit and perhaps more approachable than others from the Domaine. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly chocolatey, lactic entry dovet...

From a blend of Très Girard, Les Cognées and CheneveryFrom Très Girard, Cognées and the village part of Chenevery. Three quarters whole bunch on millerand berries. Bright purple, with a faint whole bunch volatility. Then a bundle of dark raspberry energy filling the mouth, through to a long, dis...

From 55-year-old vines. Crimson ruby in colour, while the use of 70% whole bunches adds to a volatile lift on the nose. A deep red berry fruit with a saline, hillside finish, limestone and whole bunches working in harness. Drink from 2029-2034.90-91 Jasper Morris MW.The 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis en la ...

From 60 year old vines - the vineyard name derived from the French for falcons - and sits on stony soil below Clos de la Roche.Mid crimson-ruby. The whole bunches (80%) make their presence felt on the nose, along with a more robust fruit than the graceful Charmes. More intensity of the red and black...