2021, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, MOREY-SAINT-DENIS, 'Vieilles Vignes'From a blend of Trs Girard, Les Cognes and Chenevery 80% whole bunch vinification. A full mid purple. The nose of fully ripe fruit, black and brambly, full and fleshy before the whole bunches provide a little more rigidity at the back. Halfway between En La Rue de Vergy and Chambolle in style. Drink from 2026 2030. **** 90 92 Jasper Morris MW. A ripe, fresh and equally floral suffused nose offers up a mix of red and dark currant tinged with crushed

Alicante (Mourvedre)

is now in charge and recent vintages have been amongst the best ever

Soaring in its aromatic intensity

but that could also be simply a reflection of the barrel sample

and a gorgeous wash of campfire smoke

matured in 75% new oak

This is very

Maybe less elegance and more power

mint and pepper

There is the tiniest touch of Petit Verdot in the blend

austere and well-balanced that is impressively long

serious and long but not rustic finale