We had a full house for our Burgundy tasting last Friday! We selected two rising stars from Burgundy aficionado Becky Wasserman’s Selections to seal our week with stellar Burgundy: Pierre Morey of Meursault and Lignier Michelot of Morey St. Denis. We had a lot of wines on the table so I will only showcase those that impressed us the most. If you have any questions on the others, do not hesitate to reach out to us! Both of these super talented winemakers represent a growing movement of young winemakers in Burgundy who have embraced transparency and anti-interventionism in winemaking over manipulation and technology. You may want to acquaint yourself with these estates before word spreads about this next generation of raw talent in Burgundy…
2011 Morey Blanc Saint Aubin Blanc Premier Cru- My wine of the night! The Saint Aubin Premier Cru blanc is rich and round in the palate while brightly expressive on the nose. It offers a killer expansive palate with an extended finish. The flavors just stick to every crevice of the palate with explosive orchard and citrus fruit, hints of honey, candied sage and bright minerals. This is one to keep stocked in the cellar; great as a house white while serious enough to enjoy at a special dinner.
2011 Pierre Morey Meursault Premier Cru Charmes- Sophisticated, polished and layered with fresh yellow apples, brown pear and elegant minerals that lead the palate. Soft tones of white and yellow flowers seamlessly integrate with notes of wild spices, mandarin orange zest and diluted honey. The finish is ever lasting. There is more to come of this powerful Meursault but for now, there isn’t a single note that doesn’t make me smile.
2013 Lignier Michelot Morey St. Denis Vieilles Vignes- From 60 year old vines, there is a great intensity to the ’13 Morey St Denis VV. Explosive nose and a masculine palate that pushes the edge of Morey St. Denis. It’s powerful energy boasts dark crushed berries that compliment its fantastic mienrality and complexity with grace. This was the wine of the night for most and a great Burg for the glass now that will continue to please decades down the road.
2010 Lignier Michelot Morey St. Denis Premier Cur Aux Chezeaux- A stones throw from Gevrey Chambertin’s Grand Cru Mazoyeres Chambertin, the Aux Chezeaux Premier Cru is a beautiful continuation of Gevrey’s powerful style. Ripe and layered, the 2010 is showing at a stylish stage with rounded spice, dark ripe fruit and deep minerals. A gorgeous expression of its terroir, this is one that is wonderful for the glass now but guarantees a great lifetime ahead.