2019 Morey St Denis Clos des Ormes
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The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos des Ormes 1er Cru has a fresh, sea-influenced bouquet, touches of kelp infusing the predominantly black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper and a sinewy finish. It just misses a bit of charme compared to say, the Gevrey-Combottes.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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This 2-ha vineyard lies at the foot of the Clos de la Roche grand cru. It was nearly entirely replanted following heavy soil erosion during the 1963 season. The presence of winter cover crops serves to avoid this kind of soil disaster thanks to surface roots that keep the ground from eroding. 80% destemmed, brief cool maceration and 7 – 9 days' vatting. 10 months in oak, of which 30% new. Cask sample. Deep crimson. Seductively rich and fresh at the same time. Both red and black fruits and subtle spice. Morey's complex fragrance that is both slightly floral and slightly peppery. Firm and a little bit chewy on the palate, the tannins giving shape to the lovely fruit depth. Refined and long. (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Georges Lignier has a long history stretching back to the 20th century. Georges – a cousin to Hubert Lignier – set out to establish the finest and most important domaine in Morey-Saint-Denis.