Morey-Saint-Denis is located in the Côte de Nuits, between Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Almost all of Morey-Saint-Denis’s vines produce red Pinot Noirs. This appellation marks the transition between the rather masculine Gevrey-Chambertin wines and the feminine typicity of Chambolle-Musigny. "Les Sorbets" lies at an altitude of 250 metres. The soil is brown and clayey overlying hard Bathonian limestone and contains Upper Bajocian marls and stony scree. The name "Les Sorbets" refers to the rowan trees (sorbiers) that were commonly found here. The trees are appreciated for their orange berries, flowers and wood.
Tasting
On the nose, our Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru "Les Sorbets" is redolent of wild sour cherry with notes of leather and a hint of oak. It acquires more complex aromas with animal and spicy nuances when allowed to age. Well balanced on the palate and endowed with superb structure boasting flavours of red berries and liquorice. The finish is generous and deliciously fruity.
Food/wine pairing
Excellent with finely prepared red meats, small game and delicate cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 16 and 17°C (60°F - 63°F)
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid down for 5 to 7 years.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Brown and clayey overlying hard Bathonian limestone. It contains upper Bajocian marls and stony scree
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: 30% to 35%
LE MONDE (January 21, 2020)
The organic spirit of Albéric Bichot
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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)
2017 vintage: 92/100
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Jancis Robinson.com (January 2016 by Richard Hemming MW)
2014 vintage: 16/20
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Burghound.com (1st quarter, 2016)
2014 vintage: 88-91/100
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eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin) (december 2015)
2014 vintage: 90-92/100
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Jancis Robinson.com (January 10th, 2015)
2013 vintage: 15.5+/20
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Burgundy Report by Bill Nanson (December 2019)
Tasting comments on the 2018 vintage
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Wine Enthusiast (August, October, November 2016)
2014 Vintage - 93/100
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Robert Parker / wine advocate (Neal Martin - December 2016)
2015 Vintage - 90-92/100
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Jancis Robinson (January 2017)
2015 Vintage - 16.5/20
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Tim Atkin (January 2017)
Special Report Burgundy 2015 - 94/100
Burghound.com (1st Quarter 2017)
2015 Vintage - 89-92/100
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Wine Spectator (March 2017)
Bruce Sanderson's Recommended 2015 Burgundies - 89-92/100
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International Wine Challenge 2017
Best Red Winemaker of the year
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Inside Burgundy Jasper Morris (January 2018)
90/100
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Robert Parker / Wine Advocate (Neal Martin, December 2017)
90-92
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2018)
89-92/100
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Wine Enthusiast (Roger VOSS - February 2018)
2015 Vintage: 95/100 Cellar Selection
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International Wine Challenge 2018
Gold Medal and Morey-Saint-Denis Trophy 96 Points
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Wine Enthusiast (December 2018)
Top 100 Cellar Selections 2018 : 95 Points
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2019)
89-92
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (January 2019)
2017: The Vintage Report (91/100)
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James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 93/100
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Burghound.com / Allen Meadows (1st Quarter 2020)
90-92/100
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Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris (December 2019)
91-94/100
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International Wine Challenge 2020
GOLD MEDAL - 95/100
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Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris (January 2021)
90-93/100
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BURGHOUND.COM / ALLEN MEADOWS (1st quarter 2021)
91/100
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BURGHOUND.COM / ALLEN MEADOWS (1st quarter 2021)
90-93
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Gold Medal: 96/100
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INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2022
Gold Medal: 95/100
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INSIDE BURGUNDY JASPER MORRIS (DECEMBER2021)
90-92/100
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