Domaine George Lignier Morey St Denis, 2019
Burgundy, France
Garnet/red gradually paling to a mature brick red. Developed nose of redcurrants and black cherry with notes of charred oak - delicate and mature but not tired. Medium bodied with rich, spicy blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar flavours; wonderful citrus acidity; great length and a peppery, tangy oak finish.
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BU3065F19
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Domaine George Lignier
The original domaine was founded in 1850 and carried on in the family. The current proprietor is Georges Lignier. The vineyards comprise 15 Hectares, with production at 5,000 cases per annum. Grand Cru's are all aged in new oak. Aging of the wines is approximately 18 months in barrels, with the older barrels used for 1er Cru and village appellations.
| Product Code | BU3065F19 |
|---|---|
| Bottles per case | 6 |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-region | Cotes de Nuits |
| Alcohol % by Vol. | 12.5% |
| Alcohol Units | 9.4 |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Style | Red - Medium to full bodied |
| Grape Type(s) | Pinot Noir |
Burgundy
Many people claim that Burgundy wines are the greatest red wines in the world, while others insist that Bordeaux wines hold that claim. The Burgundy region is a long, narrow wine area in eastern France, southeast of Paris. The French call the region Bourgogne, pronounced. Burgundy is a fragmented region, consisting of four sub regions (Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais).
Because of its unique terroir the Burgundy region excels in both white and red wines. The soils of Burgundy are extremely varied, in their richness, depth, and mineral content. The soils vary not only from one end of the region to the other, but also within a single area — for example, from the top of a hill to the bottom, or from one vineyard plot to the next. Most vineyards have a base soil of limestone overlaid with limestone and marl (a mixture of clay and limestone), sometimes mixed with sand or gravel. Where limestone is dominant, white wines grow; where more marl exists, grapes for red wine grow.
The climate in Burgundy is continental for the most part: fairly warm summers, with the constant threat of hail, and cold winters. The region is northerly enough and cool enough that the grapes just about ripen in most years. Not every year is a good vintage; some years bring too much rain, or are too cool. Fortunately, the grapes grown in Burgundy are suited to cool climates.
Nearly all the red wines of the Burgundy region derive from a single red grape variety, Pinot Noir. Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are thought to be native to the Burgundy region. Pinot Noir is notorious for being difficult to cultivate, because it requires very specific soil and climate parameters to produce its best fruit. Burgundy has that climate and soil. The Burgundy region has more success with this grape than any other wine region. Red Burgundy wines are the world’s finest examples of this challenging, but delicious, variety. Chardonnay is the other important variety in the Burgundy region, and the basis for the region’s most important white wines. Although Chardonnay is a nearly universal variety today, it reaches its height in Burgundy, where it makes complex, masterful wines that can age for decades.
