2015 Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes

The 2015 Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes comes from three parcels including Très Girard and the village section of Chenevery, including 80% whole bunch grapes. It has an intriguing bouquet with more black fruit than red, dried rose petals plus hints of blue fruit developing in the glass, although it remains tightly wound for now. The palate is very fresh on the entry with impressive depth. I appreciate the vibrancy here, the energy flowing through the finish, with sappy red and black fruit emerging on the spicy, vivacious finish. Afford this 3-4 years in the cellar and you will have yourself a splendid Morey-Saint-Denis. This is excellent.

(from vines in Les Chenevery, Très Girard and Les Cognées, the latter site on the other side of the Route Nationale; 80% vendange entier ; also harvested after the rain): Higher-pitched on the nose than the Rue de Vergy, offering scents of kirsch , violet and minerals. Juicier in the mouth too, displaying good penetration but modest flesh to its black fruit and violet flavors. The slightly drying finish hints at bitter chocolate.

The 2015 Morey St Denis Vieilles Vignes comes from three parcels including Très Girard and the village section of Chenevery, including 80% whole bunch grapes. It has an intriguing bouquet with more black fruit than red, dried rose petals plus hints of blue fruit developing in the glass, although it remains tightly wound for now. The palate is very fresh on the entry with impressive depth. I appreciate the vibrancy here, the energy flowing through the finish, with sappy red and black fruit emerging on the spicy, vivacious finish. Afford this 3-4 years in the cellar and you will have yourself a splendid Morey-Saint-Denis. This is excellent. Dec 2016, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2020-2036