Located north of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and adjacent to Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de la Roche is located on the rocky limestone ridge of the slope, hence its name ("roche" means rock in French). With an altitude of between 250 and 300 metres, this is the biggest Grand Cru vineyard in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis.
Tasting
Fruity and refreshing, the nose features aromatic aromas of red fruit, anise, tobacco, cherry and menthol. Rich and well balanced on the palate, this wine is robust yet crisp. The finish is intense and flavourful with notes of candied fruit and spices.
Food/wine pairing
Ideal with red meats, big game and ripe or full-flavoured cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 17°C (62°F)
This wine may be laid down for 10 to 20 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Calcareous clay soil with predominant limestone
Vinification
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 50% to 70%
LE MONDE (January 21, 2020)
The organic spirit of Albéric Bichot
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Decanter (May 2016)
2013 vintage : The kings of Burgundy (96/100)
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Burgundy Report by Bill Nanson (December 2015)
2014 vintage
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The World of Fine Wine (2019-issue 63)
A brilliant rendition of this still generally underrated cru: 96/100
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TimAtkin.com (January 2016)
2014 vintage: 96/100
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2016)
2014 vintage: 90-93/100
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JamesSuckling.com (June 17, 2015)
2011 vintage: 94/100
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International Wine Challenge 2015 (May 2015)
2011 vintage: Silver Medal.
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TimAtkin.com (January 2015)
2013 vintage: 96/100
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2015)
2013 vintage: 91-93/100
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2015)
2012 vintage: 93/100
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Burgundy Report by Bill Nanson (December 2019)
Tasting comments on the 2018 vintage
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International Wine Challenge 2017 (May 2017)
Gold Medal
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Decanter World Wine Awards (May 2016)
Gold Medal
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International Wine Challenge (May 2016)
Gold Medal
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Wine Enthusiast (August, October, November 2016)
2014 Vintage - 95/100
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Robert Parker / wine advocate (Neal Martin - December 2016)
2015 Vintage - 92-94/100
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Jancis Robinson (January 2017)
2015 Vintage - 17.5/20
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Tim Atkin (January 2017)
Special Report Burgundy 2015 - 96/100
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Wine Spectator (March 2017)
Bruce Sanderson's Recommended 2015 Burgundies - 93-96/100
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International Wine Challenge 2017
Best Red Winemaker of the year
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Inside Burgundy Jasper Morris (January 2018)
92-94
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Robert Parker / Wine Advocate (Neal Martin, December 2017)
91-93
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2018)
92-95/100
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JamesSuckling.com (February 2018)
2016 Vintage: 92-93/100
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International Wine Challenge 2018
Gold Medal 95 Points
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Wine Spectator Insider (September 12th, 2018)
94 points
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Wine Spectator Insider (September 12th, 2018)
94 Points
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Vinous Neal Martin (November 2018)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting: 97
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Vinous Neal Martin (January 2019)
2017 Red Burgundies (90-92)
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (January 2019)
2017: The Vintage Report (94/100)
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