Written on 03/29/2021
Morey-Saint-Denis, a wine full of surprises
The vineyards of Burgundy are among the best known in France and the world. Its grands crus are known the world over, but that's not all: the region also boasts a number of fine regional appellations. Burgundy boasts no fewer than 84 to satisfy every palate!
And today, we're going to take a look at the commune of Morey-Saint-Denis! Situated between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, the commune of Morey-Saint-Denis is one of the Côte de Nuits' most emblematic vineyards, thanks to its wealth of grands crus.
Often considered and called"the outsider", Morey-Saint-Denis has succeeded in carving out a place for itself among the region's wines. And for good reason: its geographical location is perfect, as it boasts both the power of Gevrey-Chambertin and the femininity, finesse and subtlety of Chambolle-Musigny. The result is a lovely blend of elegance and complexity.
Most of the production comes from Pinot Noir. There are also a few plots of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. A rather special white wine, since it is rare, and generally firm and opulent.
For the red grape variety, the color is very distinctive, with powerful, deep reds that are often bright ruby or intense garnet with purplish highlights.
As for the aromas, they are similar to those of the wine, oscillating between black fruits such as blackcurrant and blueberry, and red fruits such as cherry.
But with age, the wine ages in a rather special way, as its aroma changes slightly and becomes closer to macerated fruit.
As for the white wines, they express particularly recognizable floral notes, sometimes overpowering spices and buttery aromas .
To enjoy, red wine should be served at between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius. It's the perfect accompaniment to guinea fowl with cabbage, rabbit in mustard sauce, or any cheese platter.
White wine goes perfectly with river fish and poultry.
