This 2ha terraced vineyard, planted in 1974, lies immediately above Clos de Tart and is farmed organically (though not certified). The grapes are cold-macerated briefly before whole-bunch fermentation followed by one year of maturation on fine lees in oak barrels (20%-30% new). The wine is settled in tank before light filtration and bottling.
The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis en la Rue de Vergy has a bouquet similar to the 2018 but without the same level of ripeness. There is fine transparency here and that translates across to the palate, which is well balanced with fine-boned tannins and a precise finish.
90 points, Vinous (January 2020)
Very pale garnet. Light nose. A bit tart. But lots of energy. Light rawness but it may all settle down eventually.
16.5 points, JancisRobinson.com (July 2019)
Sitting between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, this little appellation can sometimes get a little lost in between. Although, not because of their quality - the wines are a perfect bridge between Gevrey-Chambertin (for structure and tannins) and Chambolle-Musigny (with elegance and velvetiness).
The appellation contains 4 main Grand Crus (5 if you include a small portion of Bonnes Mares which it shares with Chambolle-Musigny) including the Clos de la Roche.
The wines of Morey-Saint-Denis join the soft delicacy of Chambolle, its neighbor to the south, with the power and structure of Gevrey Chambertin, to the north. They are rather deeply coloured, with a powerful bouquet of small red and black fruits (pin cherry, blackcurrant). The crus of Morey-Saint-Denis are more complex, with woodsy, spicy, and animal aromas. They are full bodied and fleshy, often with a very long finish.
