Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
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Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002
The Clos de la Roche 2002 from Hubert Lignier is beginning to show some beginning mature notes - and the 2002 vintage is one of the very last made by Romain Lignier who sadly passed away in 2004. In the bouquet cherries and red and some berries - … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 2002
Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1997
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 - … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1997
Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996
The Lignier Clos de la Roche 1996 is a magnificent effort and is now fulfilling the great promise it showed in its youth. More forward than the bottle I tasted in 2014 ... showing beautifully. In the nose layers of airy red berry fruit infused with … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996
Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis
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 … [Read more...] about Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis
Vineyard Insight: Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Didiers
There are many vineyards in Burgundy, and even quite highly regarded 1er crus can be almost unknown, if the owners and vignerons producing the wines are under the market radar. Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Didiers is one of these 1er crus ... located … [Read more...] about Vineyard Insight: Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Didiers
Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2012
The Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2012 from Hubert Lignier is a lovely glass of Morey. In the nose fine expressive red and dark berry fruit brought forward by a nice deep earthy mineral note. On the palate lovely juicy fruit, transparent and focused … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard 2012
Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996
The Lignier Clos de la Roche 1996 is a magnificent effort and is now fulfilling the great promise it showed in its youth. In the nose layers of red and dark berry fruit infused with delicate sous-bois notes, hints of truffle and a deep earthy … [Read more...] about Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche 1996