Winehog - with a passion
Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have so far neglected the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation in my vineyard research .. but now its time to take on the wolves. Morey-Saint-Denis have several Grand Crus to offer .. Clos de Tart, a part of Bonnes Mares, Clos Saint Denis and Clos des Lambrays ...but the signature wine of Morey is in …
[Read more...] about Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis
The Morey-Saint-Denis Blanchards 1er cru is one of my favorite wines from Domaine Dublere - mainly due to its very fine drinkability. In the bouquet transparent layers of red and dark fruits – spiced by a earthy minerality and a vibrant acidity On the palate quite silky and juicy fruit ... very …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Morey-Saint-Denis Les Blanchards 2013
The Clos de la Roche 2013 is a more weighty and powerful effort than the Clos Saint Denis. In the bouquet layers of pure dark fruit spiced with a deep earthy minerality. On the palate layers of rich and quite openly knit fruit - lovely midpalate play between the dark fruit and some sweeter red …
The Clos Saint Denis 2013 is also on the filigree side ... although slightly reduced currently. The nose offer layers of tightly wound pinot fruit - supported by a lovely filigree and refined minerality. On the palate quite powerful yet refined with a quite intense focusing minerality. Love the …
The Morey 1er cru is a slightly overlooked wine in my view ... a shame as its provide excellent drinking when it matures ... still recall the fabulous 1983 tasted some years back. The 2013 is no slouch either offering a lovely layered fruit on the nose - brought forward by a lovely defined …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dujac, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru 2013
