2020 Marchand & Burch Morey-Saint-Denis Les Genavrieres Premier Cru
$236.00
Genavrieres sits high on the hillside of Morey-Saint-Denis, above the Clos de la Roche, with the bottom part of the vineyard making up part of the Grand Cru appellation. The plot is tiny and the wines are rare. The vines face east and capture morning sun with an overall cooler mesoclimate than their neighbours, resulting in fine acidity which complements the vibrant fruit characters.
Bourgogne, France
TASTING NOTE
Vintage
Red cherry and rich confectionary lie atop luscious notes of leather, rose petal and a hint of tar forming an ethereal and enticing bouquet. A powerful wine with many layers of lavish complexity underpinned by a distinct minerality that speaks of the prized vineyard on which it is grown, just above the famed Clos de La Roche Grand Cru appellation. Berry compote, chocolate-enrobed strawberries, and cassis fill the palate with opulent texture and magnificent flavour. Enjoyable as it is now with its youthful charm and seductive spice, this is certainly a wine worth ageing another five to ten years in order to unlock its full potential.
Food Match
Enjoy with chicken and morels in a tarragon mustard cream sauce.
Recommended Cellaring
Drink now or cellar for up to 15 years.
Variety Details
Pinot Noir
Winemaker
Pascal Marchand
