Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Clos des Ormes' 2021

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Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Clos des Ormes' 2021One of the jewels in this domaines glimmering lineup, Ligniers two hectares of this premier cru which sits just below grand cru Clos de la Roche comprise half of the entire surface of the vineyard. Benoit employs 30% whole clusters during fermentation and ages this cuve in 20% new oak for 18 months. These 45 year old vines yield a wine of classic Morey spice, with a complex and deep nose that loudly announces its pedigree as a grand cru flanking plot.

This wine offers a beguiling combination of plushness and tension

this wine—effectively a “baby Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo”—offers immense charm and ease of use

The wine rests several more years in bottle in Gravner’s deep storage cellar before being released to an adoring public

this blend is just over 60% Cabernet Sauvignon with around 25% Merlot

Mineral rich and built with high acidity and dry extract

and stone nudge the fruit into the background

we see resemblance here to the finest old wines of its neighbors to the west in the best districts of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol

Warmly spicy on the nose

Always a standout in Chezeaux’s cellar

a backbone of sweet

Its slighty sauvage character and firm structural backbone is leavened by its exceptional breed

the wine will offer amazing depth and freshness