Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hubert Lignier
Label Name:
 
Clos de la Roche Mcmlv Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, indigenous yeast fermentation with partial whole-bunch (≈20–30%), aged 21–22 months in oak (approx. 30% new). Organic/biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention, bottled without filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated red and black cherry with raspberry, floral (peony/rose), warm spice, earthy undergrowth and a saline limestone mineral finish. Silky, grainy tannins, layered, precise acidity and long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, lamb rack. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, soy‑glazed pork (char siu), earthy shiitake and oyster mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Hubert Lignier (Morey‑St‑Denis) family domaine, ~9 ha, organic/biodynamic practices. MCMLV is a special cuvée from a 0.25 ha parcel planted in 1955; first produced in 2017 in very limited quantities.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (WA) 97; Vinous (Neal Martin) 95; Decanter 95; Tim Atkin 95. MCMLV cuvée first produced 2017; extremely