Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

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95 points

Light rose petal hue. Enticing scents of violet, lavender and black cherry with secondary nuances of allspice and pepper.... Read more.

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The finest Pinot Noir grapes in the world are harvested at the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Those from the Grands Crus vineyards represent less than 2% of Burgundy. One of the most famous is “Le Clos de La Roche” (the vineyard is literally planted on the parent rock), a 41.7 acre vineyard located in the village of Morey Saint-Denis.

Tasting Notes

Location:
A 16.9 hectare plot called "Clos de la Roche" in the commune of Morey Saint-Denis in Burgundy.

Varietal(s):
100% Pinot Noir

Winemaking:
Vinified in wooden vats and matured in oak barrels aged for 17 months (50% new oak).

Visual Aspect:
Deep ruby red in color with tinges of violet.

Nose:
Elegant and complex with dominant aromas of jammy red fruit, typical of this varietal.

Palate:
The attack is bold with pure fruit and hints of violet and spice (cinnamon) on the palate. There are also notes of toast, blackberry and blackcurrant. Full, well-rounded tannins give nice length. This wine has a promising future.

Food Pairing:
Game and strong cheese.

Aging:
15 years or more

Serving Temperature:
64°F

Sizes Available:
750 mL