Wine Advocate (90-92)

A cuvée that's purchased as wine for Lignier's négociant business, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet (négoce) offers up aromas of cherries, sweet berries, licorice and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and charming, with tangy acids, powdery tannins and a saline finish, it's a fine complement to the range.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru comes from a parcel that suffers very little hydric stress, according to Laurent Lignier. Including 30% whole bunch and matured with 25% new oak, it has a harmonious bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and light sous-bois aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite generous, with a lovely mineral-rich finish. Excellent.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Riotte opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, warm spices, wild berries, peonies and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with lively acids and melting tannins, it concludes with a long, saline finish.

Vinous (87-89)

The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard comes from purchased fruit. It has a refined bouquet with black fruit, black olive and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry. This is structured and strict, a little austere on the finish - hopefully it will gain some flesh by the time of bottling.

Vinous (89-91)

From purchased fruit, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard has a well-defined bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit, touches of white pepper and tea leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, slightly chalky in texture with a fresh, saline finish. Give this Morey three to four years in bottle.

Vinous (88-90)

From a parcel just behind the Lignier maison, this 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard is made with purchased fruit. It has a commendable bouquet with quite floral red cherry and wild strawberry, hints of liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with a rather peppery entry and fine grip. Not amazingly complex but it is bestowed with admirable density on the finish. Give it a couple of years in bottle.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie, which includes 25% whole bunch fruit from vines that tend to suffer millerandage, offers vivacious dark cherry and raspberry coulis scents on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, good focus and a mineral-infused finish that delivers a pleasant sour edginess. Excellent.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis "Trilogie" comes from three lieux-dits: Chenevery (50%), Clos Salon (15%) and Les Porroux (35%). It has a crisp, quite airy, open bouquet with vibrant black cherry and briary aromas, fine definition with a touch of graphite in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit. The one-third whole bunches is nicely integrated and lending black pepper notes on the lively finish. Recommended.

Wine Advocate (90-92)

Offering up aromas of cassis, red berries, warm spices and loamy soil, the 2020 Morey-Saint-Denis Trilogie is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep and youthfully tightly wound core of fruit that's framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. This is likely to emerge as Lignier's finest communal-level bottling this year, but it will also require the most patience.

Vinous (88)

(aged in one-third new oak): Good medium red. Slightly sauvage aromas of red plum, currant, chocolate, mocha and leather. Offers modest depth and flesh but nice cut and peppery energy to its musky red fruit flavors. This distinctly low-fat wine has well-integrated acidity and finishes with good length.

Vinous (90+)

(completely destemmed and aged in one-third new oak; bottled in March, along with the sold-out premier cru, which I did not have a chance to taste, and the Clos des Lambrays): Moderately saturated medium red. Very ripe but not roasted on the nose, with its raspberry fruit complicated by spices and sexy earth tones, plus a slightly metallic whiff of cassis bud reduction. Juicy, spicy and savory but still a bit youthfully imploded for village wine. At once less sweet and less floral than the 2016 version, but if that wine is more fun, this one is deeper. Finishes with a firm tannic spine.

Lecheneaut Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Charrieres 2019 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Morey-Saint-Denis, situated in the heart of France's Burgundy region. Renowned producer, Lecheneaut, has meticulously crafted this superior premier cru. Redolent with fragrant notes of cherry, cassis and cedar, caressed by a subtle undertone of earthy minerality, the careful maturing process has led to the harmonious marriage of complexity and elegance.

Inherent in every sip, the superior craftsmanship of the Lecheneaut winemaking tradition shines through this vintage's exquisite structure, velvety texture and enduring character. Hand-picked and gently pressed, the native Pinot Noir grapes reveal their true expressiveness in Lecheneaut Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Charrieres 2019.

Impeccably balanced and age-worthy, this wine offers an immersive journey into Burgundy, encapsulating the charm and quintessence of its terroir. A testament to the vitality of the land and the passion of those who cultivate it.

Discover the exquisite Lignier Michelot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2017, a magnificent expression of the famed French Pinot Noir. Sourced from the spectacular Morey-Saint-Denis appellation in Burgundy, this elegant wine reflects the pedigree of its prestigious terroir. Lignier Michelot, a highly-respected producer with a long-standing reputation for excellence, meticulously cultivates vines that are over 60 years old in chalky-clay soils, producing grapes of superlative quality. The pinot noir grapes for the 2017 vintage were handpicked, before undergoing traditional vinification in oak barrels to harness the unique flavours and complexities required for this prized wine.

The Lignier Michelot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2017 offers a balance of ripe fruit, expressive tannins and a harmonious finish. Dark berry, forest floor and spicy notes on the nose segue to an ever-evolving palate that promises a luxurious, long-lasting finish. The benchmark for classic, elegant Burgundy wine.

Vinous (89-91)

(vinified with 80% whole clusters): Bright, full red. More complex and perfumed than the Charmes, with its raspberry and blueberry aromas lifted by brown spices (Lignier noted that the Charmes was more complex than this wine before the racking but is mute today). Quite tight and savory in the mouth, showing little in the way of early sweetness. Finishes firmly tannic and spicy. This premier cru will need patience.

Vinous (90)

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.