2015 Morey St Denis Les Sorbets
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Cask sample. 16 months in oak, 35% new. Mid crimson. Sweet fruited and fragrant but with the complexity of something more savoury and dark – black olives, dark chocolate – difficult to pin down. Complete and satisfying. (JH)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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The 2015 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbets felt a little subdued on the nose despite coaxing. The palate is more expressive with supple tannin, plenty of red cherry and raspberry fruit infused with a pinch of white pepper and a keen line of acidity. With good persistence on the finish, this should eventually evolve into an attractive Morey Saint Denis once the aromatics awaken, so afford it 3-4 years in bottle.
There is just enough reduction present to render the nose difficult to evaluate. Otherwise there is good detail and vibrancy to the delicious, suave, round and fleshy flavors that possess an attractive texture, all wrapped in a balanced if mildly woody finish that offers fine length but only average depth. Note that my predicted range offers the benefit of the doubt that more complexity will develop with bottle age. Dec 2016, www.burghound.com
The 2015 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbets felt a little subdued on the nose despite coaxing. The palate is more expressive with supple tannin, plenty of red cherry and raspberry fruit infused with a pinch of white pepper and a keen line of acidity. With good persistence on the finish, this should eventually evolve into an attractive Morey Saint Denis once the aromatics awaken, so afford it 3-4 years in bottle. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.