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 – 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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