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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 …
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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 in the northern part of Premeaux-Prissey, just …
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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 with a lovely energy. Delighted to see Lignier …
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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 minerality. On the palate layers of airy fruit ... a big …
The Hubert Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis Tres Girard is an old school and somewhat rustic Morey. In the nose red and dark berry fruit .. a bit on the austere side. On the palate quite rustic with plenty of structure and tannins - it's pure but not very focused. A genuine old fashioned Morey that will …
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