2022, Domaine Lignier-Michelot, MOREY-SAINT-DENIS, 'Vieilles Vignes'The 2022 Morey Saint Denis Vieilles Vignes includes 80% whole bunches and has more composure and complexity than the preceding Rue de Vergy, leaning more towards black fruit with light undergrowth scents. The palate is structured on the entry, those stems imparting an attractive pepperiness, becoming quite muscular towards the finish and as such, it should be afforded 3 4 years in bottle. 88 90 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023). The youngest parcel that

A hint of cumin and cayenne spice towards the finish - lots going on

it has a good depth of fruit with powdery tannins

These conditions give rise to abundant aromas of sweet black cherry

Spicy finish

The freshness and clarity of the fruit is really something with black currants and cherries

2022 blend is  75% Merlot

Les Chaumes - a 1er cru situated directly below 1er cru Les Malconsorts

all very seductive

partly because Bibi Graetz didn't want to use his south-facing vineyards in such a hot year

apricot and quince aromas

it runs the risk of being austere

more raspberry and strawberry