Morey Saint-Denis

The Morey Saint-Denis appellation d'origine contrôlée is a village appellation in the Côte de Nuits region of Côte-d'Or. This appellation comprises 20 climats classified as Premier Cru

Rich in premiers crus and grands crus (Clos de Tart, Bonnes Mares, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, Clos des Lambrays), Morey-Saint-Denis forms a unique transition in the Côte de Nuits between the wines of Gevrey-Chambertin and those of Chambolle-Musigny. Marked by the powerful Maison de Vergy, the abbeys of Cîteaux and Tart, and the great Burgundian families, the history of the village is intertwined with that of its wine. "It can be said that it lacks nothing," wrote Dr. Lavelle in 1855. The appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) was established in 1936.

The vines grow on limestone and clay-limestone soils from the Middle Jurassic period: white oolite from the Bathonian at the top of the hillside, and Bajocian limestone with entrochs at the bottom. Facing east, it is located between 220 and 270 meters above sea level. Directly below the village, the valley modifies certain exposures and makes the soil more marly.

Most of the vineyard is planted with Pinot Noir. However, a few plots are planted with Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc: a rare and interesting white wine, generally quite firm and opulent. Red: its most common color is full-bodied, with a strong tone (bright ruby, carmine, intense garnet) and purple highlights. The bouquet is a blend of black fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry) and red stone fruits (cherry). There are variations: sloe, bramble, violet, carnation, licorice, fruits preserved in brandy. With age, it often evokes hunting (leather, moss, game): it has truffle notes. Full-bodied and structured, this wine makes a strong impression on the palate, striking the perfect balance between body and fruit expression. A tenor voice in the Burgundy choir, it rounds out its tannins and offers generous flesh.