Morey Saint Denis

Question 1

What is the style of Morey-Saint-Denis?

Answer 1

cherry and raspberry fruit

cinnamon spice, graphite, iron

rustic warmth or earthiness.

Question 2

What is the quality of More-Saint-Denis wines?

Answer 2

Some of the highest quality village wines due to an high standard of excellent Domaines:

Dujac

Ponsot

Perrot-Minot

Guy Castagnier

Hubert Lignier

Clos de Tart - Mommesin

Over 50 % of the vineyards are classified as Premier Cru or Grand Cru

Question 3

What is the grape variety of Ponsot, Mont Luisants Blanc?

Answer 3

Aloigote

Question 4

What does Clos de La Roche mean?

Answer 4

On the rocks

Produces the most structured wines in the village

Clos-Saint-Denis is the more elegant counterpart.

Question 5

What are the 5 Grand Crus of Morey-Saint-Denis?

Answer 5

Clos de la Roche

Clos-Saint-Denis

Clas de Tart - Mommesin

Clos de Lambrays - Domaine Lambrays (mostly)

small part of Bonnes Marres

Question 6

Why is it normal to see Morey Saint Denis on a label without a named vineyard site?

Answer 6

Because most the Premier Crus are small and some of the named sites within the Premier crus are very small. Many bottlings are simply labeled Premier Cru absent a named vineyard.

Question 7

Which 2 Premier Crus are situated above the Grand Crus higher up the slope?

Answer 7

Mont Luisants

Les Chaffots

All the other Premier Crus are lower on the slope.