Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia it is a great wine

it is a great wine that defines the terroir of this appellation

As is the case with almost every wine that issues from the Harmand-Geoffroy cellars

and a through-line of acidity which supports rather than dominates

A dry wine

with the vines situated mid-slope at a south-southeast exposure

Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia it is a great wineOne of the jewels in this domaines glimmering lineup, Ligniers two hectares of this premier cru which sits just below grand cru Clos de la Roche comprise half of the entire surface of the vineyard. Benoit employs 30% whole clusters during fermentation and ages this cuve in 20% new oak for 18 months. These 45 year old vines yield a wine of classic Morey spice, with a complex and deep nose that loudly announces its pedigree as a grand cru flanking plot.