Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia A dry wine

A dry wine

it is a great wine that defines the terroir of this appellation

Produced from a saignee of Dolcetto (with a small amount of Gewurztraminer)

Built primarily from young-vines Syrah with a splash of Mourvèdre and tiny sprinklings of old Rhône varieties like Picpoul Noir

Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia A dry wineOne of the jewels in this domaines glimmering lineup, Ligniers two hectares of this premier cru which sits just below grand cru Clos de la Roche comprise half of the entire surface of the vineyard. Benoit employs 30% whole clusters during fermentation and ages this cuve in 20% new oak for 18 months. These 45 year old vines yield a wine of classic Morey spice, with a complex and deep nose that loudly announces its pedigree as a grand cru flanking plot.