and this bottle is now drinking in its prime
it’s full-bodied but remarkably smooth
The "Conquete" vineyard boasts deeper topsoil (70cm or so) on top of a bedrock of tuffeau
From Brooklyn-based distiller Fort Hamitlon
more classical vintage like 2021
Hubert Lignier, Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Chaffots, 2022 cote-to-cote-club and this bottle is nowLes Chaffots is a high elevation Premier Cru tucked above Clos Saint Denis, where thinner soils and cooler temps translate into a more mineral, brooding expression of Morey Saint Denis. Its a site that demands a deft touchand few do it better than Hubert Lignier, whose wines are known for their clarity, structure, and aging potential. The 2022 vintage brings a pitch perfect balance of ripe black cherry and plum fruit, earthy spice, and savory, stony