Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru MCMLV, 2019
Clos de la Roche is one of the crown jewels of Morey-Saint-Denis, and Lignier’s “MCMLV” bottling takes it a step further—crafted exclusively from vines planted in 1955, still on their original rootstock. These deep-rooted, low-yielding vines deliver a wine that’s not just powerful, but hauntingly detailed.
The 2019 vintage is a study in controlled intensity: dark cherry, plum, rose petal, and crushed spice float above a core of firm, fine tannins and deep, stony minerality. There’s both richness and restraint here—no excess, just Grand Cru gravitas expressed through fruit, soil, and time.
This is a wine for the ages. Decant gently if drinking now (ideally with something like duck breast or wild mushroom risotto), or cellar for 15–25+ years to watch it unfold. One of the truly great expressions of Pinot Noir anywhere in the world.
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Clos de la Roche is one of the crown jewels of Morey-Saint-Denis, and Lignier’s “MCMLV” bottling takes it a step further—crafted exclusively from vines planted in 1955, still on their original rootstock. These deep-rooted, low-yielding vines deliver a wine that’s not just powerful, but hauntingly detailed.
The 2019 vintage is a study in controlled intensity: dark cherry, plum, rose petal, and crushed spice float above a core of firm, fine tannins and deep, stony minerality. There’s both richness and restraint here—no excess, just Grand Cru gravitas expressed through fruit, soil, and time.
This is a wine for the ages. Decant gently if drinking now (ideally with something like duck breast or wild mushroom risotto), or cellar for 15–25+ years to watch it unfold. One of the truly great expressions of Pinot Noir anywhere in the world.
