2016 Morey St Denis Clos des Ormes
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Pale, russet coloured in the glass. Spicy on the nose, dark forest fruits, cloves and a touch of nutmeg. Beautifully sweet and lush fruit rushes over the palate. Rich, but not heavy in the delivery of redcurrant and cranberry flavours that are framed by firm tannins and a lively acidity. The length is excellent and so well sustained, serious potential here.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(25% new oak): Palish bright medium red. Nose dominated by musky, rocky, smoky calcaire . A step up in silkiness, sweetness and depth from the village Morey but a bit reduced, displaying very good intensity to its flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, spices and saline minerality. Finishes with very good spine and length, with a lingering note of dried flowers. This wine comes from vines on very poor subsoil below Clos de la Roche; Stehly notes that it is "always strict when young and poor in color."
25% new oak. Mid ruby. Pungent nose. Tastes a bit raw. Lots to chew on and some strawberry, almost stewed fruit. Rather hollow in the middle. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Georges Lignier has a long history stretching back to the 20th century. Georges – a cousin to Hubert Lignier – set out to establish the finest and most important domaine in Morey-Saint-Denis.