Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis 2023
£104.83 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and 3 weeks of maceration of skins. Aged for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels (20% of new ones).
Description
In Morey-Saint-Denis, the little "bridge" between the firmness of Gevrey-Chambertin and the silky perfume of Chambolle-Musigny, Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis has been pursuing an almost obstinate idea for generations: that the wine should say terroir rather than cellar. The Maison, founded in Beaune in 1880, has built its reputation on Burgundian elegance and respect for the vineyard. In this tiny commune - its own AOC since 1935 - every plot is a nuance and every decision carries weight. Here, Drouhin chooses a quiet courage: not to over-extract, not to cover with wood, not to force the Pinot Noir(the wine's unique variety) to look like something else. The character is born of chalky marl soils with light stones and a climate capable of giving generous ripeness in its brightest years: a condition that could tempt the muscle, but only rewards the fine hand.
Elaboration
At Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis, the grapes are harvested by hand, in small open crates to preserve the integrity of the grapes. The grapes are completely destemmed to ensure precise tannin and no green edges. Maceration and fermentation last 2 to 3 weeks in small, open vats, combining punching down and pumping over to extract by layers, without violence. The fermentation is supported by indigenous yeasts, allowing the vineyard to mark the aromatic trace. After pressing in a vertical press, the wine is transferred to barrels with a contained proportion of oak: 20-25% new oak, and aged for 14-16 months, refining the texture rather than adding perfume.
Taste
In the glass, Joseph Drouhin Morey-Saint-Denis shows a bright, lively ruby colour. The nose opens with clean cherry and a depth that hints at fine spices and a subtle touch of leather. This is a Burgundy red wine that does not seek immediate applause: the fruit is there, but held in place by a chalky backbone that adds tension and seriousness. The palate is juicy and ample, with "chewy" but polished tannin, like taut velvet. The red fruit stretches into a long finish, with spicy echoes and an elegant persistence, the kind that invites you to take another sip more out of curiosity than thirst. Served at around 16°C, it shines with poultry, veal or mushroom cuisine: dishes where Pinot Noir can show its sensual side without losing its composure.
Shipping to North Ireland
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| 1-6 | £11.34 | £5.67 (-£5.67) |
| 7-12 | £15.39 | £7.69 (-£7.69) |
| 13-18 | £21.54 | £10.77 (-£10.77) |
| 19-24 | £29.46 | £14.73 (-£14.73) |
| 25-30 | £34.21 | £17.10 (-£17.10) |
| 31-36 | £38.25 | £19.13 (-£19.13) |
| 37-42 | £46.17 | £23.08 (-£23.08) |
| 43-48 | £50.56 | £25.28 (-£25.28) |
| 49-54 | £57.12 | £28.56 (-£28.56) |
| 55-60 | £61.38 | £30.69 (-£30.69) |
| VAT included | ||
Appellation Map
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