Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru VV, Domaine Hubert Lignier 2015

A reticent and distinctly somber nose combines hints of leather, smoke, earth, red currant and a hint of wood. There is excellent richness and intensity to the overtly powerful medium weight flavors that possess better mid-palate concentration along with better finishing balance on the distinctly firm finish. Drink: 2027+

The 2015 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes comes from the oldest vines from Lignier's premier crus, and comes from a single block that straddles two lieux-dits. It has a very harmonious bouquet with blackberry, raspberry coulis, wet limestone and a touch of woodland. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This feels so supple and focused, the acidity very well judged with great precision and energy shimmering on the finish. It might lack the kudos of a single vineyard name, but it represents one of Laurent Lignier's best 2015s.