CLOS-SAINT-DENIS GRAND CRU
Appellation d'origine Contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir 100%
TASTING NOTES
Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2021 from Domaine Georges Lignier et Fils is a refined and complex red from Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, made from Pinot Noir grown on historic vines in a legendary terroir. This vintage captures the classic elegance of Clos-Saint-Denis 2021, with fine structure, pure fruit, and a balance of power and freshness that makes it a long-lived, harmonious grand cru. The 2021 vintage in Côte de Nuits featured cool, irregular weather, with spring frosts and summer rains that reduced yields but allowed slow grape ripening. The result is tense wines with vibrant acidity, elegant tannins, and clear red fruit aromas, ideal for 10-15 years of aging. Clos-Saint-Denis stands out for its fossil-rich limestone marl soils at around 250 meters elevation, with east-southeast exposures that capture morning sun and protected ventilation. This heroic viticulture in a natural amphitheater gives the wine deep minerality, salinity, and a unique floral bouquet typical of the area. The Pinot Noir here excels at expressing terroir: elegant fruit, fine spices, vibrant acidity, and silky tannins, with great aging potential. In this fresh 2021, it shows a more vertical and juicy profile, with amplified fruit purity from low yields. To the eye, it offers a bright ruby robe with garnet hints. On the nose, a complex bouquet opens with strawberry, violet, blackcurrant, floral notes, and hints of sweet spices over a mineral base. On the palate, it is thoroughbred and balanced, with a fresh attack, medium body, fine and soft tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a persistent finish where the nose's fruit evolves into underbrush nuances. Domaine Georges Lignier et Fils, a historic family estate founded in the early 20th century in Morey-Saint-Denis, is now led by Benoît Stehly with a passion for vineyard ecosystems across 16 hectares in 17 appellations, including four grand crus. Their philosophy emphasizes controlled yields and wines that faithfully reflect the Burgundian terroir. A Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2021 for contemplation and cellaring, thanks to its finesse and longevity. Pair it with noble game or aged cheeses; explore Pinot Noir Clos-Saint-Denis pairings for gourmet red meats.