2022 Morey St Denis Les Millandes
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Tasting notes
Les Millandes sits below Clos de la Roche – and is always a favourite in the line-up at Heresztyn-Mazzini, whose vines here are at least 70 years old. In 2022, Florence Heresztyn decided to do a lighter green-harvest on this plot, to avoid a wine that was too powerful, with around 80% whole-bunch fermentation and a lighter toast for the 30% new oak for its élevage. The result is delicious. The nose is intoxicating – with pepper spice, dark fruit and scented florals. There’s a swathe of chalky, velvet, almost nubuck, tannins that cloak the core of dark fruit, all refreshed by wave after wave of mouth-watering acidity. You’re left with delicate florals, lingering long on the tongue.
Critic scores
Average Score
Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
More reviews and scores
Here the wood treatment is much more subtle on the aromas of both red and dark currant that also display a broad range of floral nuances. I very much like the mouthfeel of the caressing but punchy large-scaled flavors that exhibit impressive power on the equally robust and serious finale that is even firmer. Fine quality here in a decidedly built-to-age package. - "Outstanding"
Lightish crimson. Like the Gevrey Vieilles Vignes, this has refined elegance rather than seduction at its heart. Savoury, chalky, not ready to be approached but has dry finesse in its texture. Just enough fruit to fill the core. Not a bargain, though. Needs time. (JH)
80% whole bunch vinification. Medium deep crimson ruby. The bouquet is attractive but without too much detail yet. There is a dense concentration of a fresh red berry fruit, plenty in mid palate then a slightly gentler finish. Overall, though, Les Millandes is coherent and in the style of the vintage. Not one of the wilder Moreys but well put together.
About the producer
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini was established in 2012 when Florence Heresztyn took over her family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin with her husband Simon Mazzini (who originally comes from Champagne).