Morey-Saint-Denis rarely gets the spotlight.
Squeezed between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, this small Côte de Nuits village is often overlooked — yet it is home to four extraordinary Grand Cru vineyards.
In this video, I walk you through 4 bottles from my own cellar — one from each of Morey’s Grand Crus — to explore what makes this village quietly exceptional.
The wines featured are:
00:00 Intro — Burgundy’s Most Overlooked Village
00:29 Morey-Saint-Denis Explained
01:36 The 4 Grand Crus of Morey
01:45 Clos de la Roche — Domaine Ponsot 2010
02:57 Clos Saint-Denis — Domaine Dujac 2011
04:11 Clos de Tart — 2012
05:47 Clos des Lambrays — 2010
07:30 Final Thoughts — Why Morey Matters
Along the way, I also explore:
– The history of Morey-Saint-Denis
– The stylistic identity of its wines
– How these Grand Crus compare in character
– How their prices have evolved over time
Although often overshadowed by its famous neighbours, Morey-Saint-Denis produces wines that beautifully combine the power of Gevrey with the elegance of Chambolle.
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DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.
2 Comments
What do you think of Georges Lignier? I havent tried it yet but had recently bought his 2019 Clos St. Denis at a reasonable price. 😊
I purchased a single bottle of Ponsot Clos de la Roche many years ago from a reputable merchant. It has been stored in my dark, stable, cool basement cellar ever since. The bottle was pristine. The label has a temperature sensor dot on it, which remained the proper yellow color. The capsule and (Ponsot proprietary synthetic glass-tipped) “cork” were in immaculate condition. This past summer when I opened the wine, it was UNDRINKABLE, so horribly contaminated with, I believe, brettanomyces, it was a torture to smell it, with odors reminiscent of a child’s soiled diaper. Three other friends, all experienced wine drinkers, were all present and attest to this.
I can never purchase another bottle of Ponsot.
I have not had this problem with other Clos de la Roche producers.