Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru „Vieilles Vignes“ AOC 2022 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru „Vieilles Vignes“ AOC 2022 3000ml Double Magnum by Hubert Lignier

Character

Hubert Lignier is among those winemakers in Morey-Saint-Denis who have brought the village out of the shadow of its famous neighbours Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny. His Vieilles Vignes cuvée from old vines combines parcels from various Premier Cru vineyard sites into a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. The double magnum bottle promises a particularly slow, harmonious development over decades – a format for collectors and patient connoisseurs.

Terroir & Origin

Morey-Saint-Denis lies in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, on calcareous soils with limestone and marl that lend the wines their characteristic minerality. The old vines, often 50 years and older, root deeply and naturally produce concentrated, expressive grapes. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was marked by early heat and drought, which led to an early harvest – wines with structure and freshness, provided they were vinified with care.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in Morey-Saint-Denis often reveals itself as a synthesis: the power of Gevrey, the elegance of Chambolle. Hubert Lignier works traditionally, with extended maceration and ageing in French oak barrels, exercising restraint – the wood should frame the wine, not dominate it. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée benefits from the natural concentration of old vines, which produce wines of inner tension and longevity. The moderate alcohol content of 13% speaks to balance and drinkability.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine of this calibre demands equally thoughtful cuisine: pigeon or duck with cherry sauce, Coq au Vin, Bœuf Bourguignon or a mature Époisses from the region. Game dishes too – venison, deer – harmonise beautifully with the earthy depth of Burgundian Premier Crus. The double magnum is excellent for festive occasions with several guests.