Lignier-Michelot Morey St Denis Aux Cheseaux 2017 pouilly-fuisse assertive fruit

assertive fruit

Situated quite high on the slope just above Clos de Tart where the limestone is quite close to the surface similar to the highest vineyards in Chambolle Musigny which it borders on the southern side

savoury and finely etched

Matures slowly and gradually acquires its character while retaining its vibrant fruit

Towards the end of fermentation

Lignier-Michelot Morey St Denis Aux Cheseaux 2017 pouilly-fuisse assertive fruitThe western end of the Aux Chezeaux plot is classified Premier Cru and borders Grand Cru Charmes Chambertin to the north. Viticulture is fully organic. 30 100% whole bunch vinification is used depending on the vintage. Virgile Lignier has reduced the percentage of new oak used with most vintages, and they see around 30%.