Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia and a through-line of acidity

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

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

just north of Cornas

Built primarily from young-vines Syrah with a splash of Mourvèdre and tiny sprinklings of old Rhône varieties like Picpoul Noir

A poor top layer of soil means the vines suffer more than neighboring plots

Georges Lignier & Fils Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 2023 Patagonia and a through-line of acidityOne 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.