Domaine Marchand Freres
Morey St. Denis Vielles Vignes 2021
| Denomination | AOC Morey Saint-Denis |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new oak barrels for Cuvée Béatrice. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Morey St. Denis Vielles Vignes 2021 |
| Color | Intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | The nose expresses elegant aromas of blackberry, liquorice and mint, as well as a hint of wet earthy undergrowth. |
| Taste | Very intense on the palate, with vibrant tannin and good softness. Long persistent, it closes on spicy notes. |
| Pairings | Throughout the meal it goes well with rich stuffed pasta dishes and meat preparations of all kinds. Ideal with a grilled Fiorentina. |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | France |
Description
Still red from Morey Saint-Denis, a prestigious Burgundy appellation, 13.5% ABV, produced by Domaine Marchand Fréres. 100% Pinot Noir, 2021 vintage. A wine born from the passion of a family that has been producing Burgundy wines for generations. Fermentation in open stainless steel tanks, cold maceration for 10-12 days, alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days. Aged for 18 months in 100% new oak barrels for "Cuvée Béatrice". The nose expresses elegant aromas of blackberry, licorice, and mint, as well as a hint of moist earth and undergrowth. On the palate, it is very intense, with vibrant tannins and a pleasant smoothness.
Awards
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2021
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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Perfume
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
Undeniably, the work of building up a profitable wine business was shouldered prematurely by youg Pierre who, before his death in 1871, had a son François, born in 1848, who eventually took over the vineyard.
Afterwards came François'son François-Joseph, know by Joseph, who was succeded by Emilie, father of Claude the present owner. In 1983, the property grew to include an 18 th century winegrower's house located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Since 1999, Denis, Claude's second son, has taken over from his father. Read more
| Name | Marchand Freres Morey St. Denis Vielles Vignes 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Morey Saint-Denis AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Domaine Marchand Freres |
| Yield per hectare | 45 q. |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Fermentation | 10 2 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation: in open stainless steel tanks. Cold maceration for 10 2 days. Alcoholic fermentation for 10 2 days. Daily temperature controls with punching and pumping. Blending of free-hand and pressed wine. Malolactic fermentation in barriques. |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% new oak barrels for Cuvée Béatrice. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |