2023, Domaine Bruno Clair, MOREY-SAINT-DENIS, 'En la rue de Vergy'A deft application of wood sets off pretty and spicy aromas of mostly red cherry and raspberry. There is again a lilting mouthfeel to the equally well detailed and stony flavours that also conclude in a youthfully austere finish though here, the austerity isn't aggressive. Moreover, the finish offers excellent length and overall, this is one to consider. Outstanding. 89 91 Burghound. The 2023 Morey Saint Denis En la Rue de Vergy has a very classy

Succulent and super juicy with a generous lick of wet stones and graphite adding a saline element to the red berry fruit with slightly chalky tannins

in the form of one 456-litre barrel

A Figeac that you're going to have to wait for

6ha estate

in the presence of a wine more than a century old

quite sturdy Deuxieme Vin that will need 4-5 years

cassis-drenched fruits

plus a touch of crushed rocks

A wine to enjoy now and as a winter warming beef stew

30% new oak for ageing

Bénédicte opened the 2018 vintage to show what should be expected when the wine is ready to drink - A lovely honeyed nose

94-97 William Kelley