Dom Lignier-Michelot - Morey-Saint-Denis 'En La Rue De Vergy' 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Dom Lignier-Michelot
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Morey-Saint-Denis
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2022
Sku	38035
Size	750ml

  

BH

88-91

JR

17

Domaine Lignier-Michelot, a cornerstone of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, embodies the rich viticultural heritage of Morey-Saint-Denis. The estate's 10.5 hectares encompass some of the region's most prestigious terroirs, including the renowned Clos de la Roche and Clos St. Denis. Virgile Lignier practices organic viticulture, though not certified, cultivating vines with densities of up to 11,000 per hectare. This meticulous approach to viticulture, combined with the unique limestone-rich soils of the area, yields grapes of exceptional quality and terroir expression.

The Morey-Saint-Denis 'En La Rue De Vergy' showcases the domaine's commitment to authenticity and precision. This Pinot Noir, sourced from vines planted in 1974, offers a captivating bouquet of red berries and violets, intertwined with subtle earthy notes. On the palate, it presents a harmonious blend of ripe cherry and wild strawberry flavors, accented by hints of forest floor and spice. The wine's silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide excellent structure, promising both immediate enjoyment and potential for aging. Lignier's thoughtful use of whole-cluster fermentation and judicious oak aging allows the unique character of this esteemed terroir to shine through.

This is at once ripe yet cool and airy with its aromas of poached plum, black raspberry and violet hints. The supple, delicious and vibrant middleweight flavors possess both good detail and a prominent bead of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the lingering finale. This too could use better depth so a few years of cellaring should prove beneficial.

Vintage Notes: Virgile Lignier's brief take on the 2022 vintage was "given how hot and dry the growing season was, I frankly expected super-ripe, fat and alcoholic wines but in fact, none of that came to pass. We picked from the 31st of August to the 16th of September as the warm but clement conditions, and very clean fruit, allowed us to harvest each parcel at its optimum maturity. Thankfully yields were good between 40 to 45 hl/ha because after the last few years, the cellar hasn't been full in a while. Potential alcohols were quite reasonable as they ranged from 12.3 to 13.5%. For most wines I vinified them using from 0 to 50% whole clusters though there were a few where the percentage was 100%. Thereafter it was necessary to watch the élevage very carefully as I wanted to be absolutely sure that we didn't have any problems with volatile acidity or brett. The pHs, while not high, were certainly not low. When that's the case, vigilance is always better as it's easier to stop a problem from developing than trying to fix one. As to the wines, while I wouldn't describe them as exactly classic they're close, which is to say more in the style of say 2017 than 2018, 2019 or 2020." Lignier has fully hit his stride as an accomplished winemaker. Yes, he has had any number of past successes, but his wines have been stellar for the last 5 or so vintages and his 2022s will only burnish that reputation. If you aren't familiar with his wines, you should be. Note: Lignier has a small négociant activity and the wines are sold under the name Maison Virgile Lignier though I have combined both domaine and négociant wines herein.

At least 50% whole bunch and 15–20% new oak. Cask sample.
Mouth-watering dark-red fruits, marked freshness but all in balance. Firm, chewy, all in embryo and balanced for the future. (JH)