Winemaker Notes
Given that the vines from this famous lieu-dit are rooted to solid limestone bedrock, it isn't surprising that the deep character of terroir shines through the finished wine. Earthy aromas of forest floor, spice, game and wet stones open to a vibrant and supple texture redolent of crushed, wild blueberries, followed by a structured finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Marchand Tawse is producing some outstanding Morey-Saint-Denis. The 2014 Rue de Vergy is one of the best I have tasted in decades. TASTING NOTES: This wine stays proper and well-built as it brings a vibrant and commanding presence to the fore. Its aromas and flavors of black fruit and licorice should pair it well with a well-marbled grilled ribeye. (Tasted: March 4, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”
While Morey-St-Denis of Burgundy might not get the same attention as its neighbors, Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south, there is no reason why it shouldn’t. The same line of limestone runs from the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey—all the way through Morey—ending in Chambolle.
There are four grand cru vineyards, moving southwards from the border with Gevrey-Chambertin: Clos de la Roche, Clos St-Denis, Clos des Lambrays, Clos de Tart and a small segment of Bonnes-Mares overlapping from Chambolle. Clos de la Roche is probably the finest vineyard, giving wines of true depth, body, and sturdiness for the long haul than most other vineyards.
Pinot Noir from Morey-St-Denis is known for its deep red cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry fruit. Aromas of spice, licorice and purple flowers are present in the wines’ youth, evolving to forest and game as the wine ages.