The Clos de la Roche 1997 from Domaine Humbert Lignier became the last wine of 2017 and the first of 2018. Made by the late Romain Lignier – he is still missed and remembered – it’s a beautiful matured Burgundy. I would not say it’s fully mature – but it’s beautifully balanced with a lovely marturing red fruit and a delicate sous-bois. On the palate fresh and vibrant red fruit – lovely depth and length … beautiful energy and tension. It’s not matching the – still quite young 1996 – for greatness – but the is certainly a delightfully balanced effort. A very fine goodbye to 2017 and a good start to 2018.
(Drink From Now) – Very Fine (93p) – Tasted 01/01/2018.
Tasting Notes for this producer
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002 October 24, 2018
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1997 January 1, 2018
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996 December 19, 2015
- Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2012 March 11, 2015
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996 January 4, 2015
- Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2011 March 4, 2014
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1999 November 7, 2013
- Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru VV. 2002 October 3, 2013
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002 December 29, 2012
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2003 December 5, 2012
- Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru 1999 July 21, 2012
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1999 March 7, 2012
- Sips and Samples – week 43 – 2011 October 28, 2011
- Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002 September 20, 2011
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