Located north of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and adjacent to Gevrey-Chambertin, "Clos de la Roche" sits on the slope's rocky limestone ridge, which gives it its name. At altitudes of between 250 and 300 m, this is the largest Grand Cru walled vineyard in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis.
Tasting
Complex nose featuring scents of red and black fruit along with a hint of tobacco and very fresh mentholated nuances which will evolve over time toward more animal and spicy notes. Rich and well balanced on the palate, this wine boasts impressive structure and crisp fruit, extending to an intense finish that is redolent of jammy, spicy notes.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with finely prepared roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, pork, game, duck), or with medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: venison with Grand Veneur sauce
Serving and keeping
Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Predominantly limestone-based calcareous clay soil
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 18 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 16 to 18 months
Proportion of new barrels: 40% to 50%
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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