2021 Domaine Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Clos des Ormes", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Domaine Georges Lignier owns a full 2 hectares out of the 4 hectares that comprises the Clos des Ormes, making this estate by far the largest holder, as the remaining 2 hectares are split between seven different owners. Obviously, this impeccably situated cru is one of the more important appellations of the estate and much attention is paid to rendering a wine of great finesse and grace. Interestingly, the Lignier holdings here are

They are the benchmark producer for natural

Beppe started growing grapes in the famous Sottocastello vineyard in the Novello commune and from this holding he makes his Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo Sottocastello

tilling of the soil and the encouraged habitation of predatory insects to combat vine pests

knowing that their vineyards would receive the best care)

Alberto crafts Rioja wines of incomparable minerality and focus that hearken back to a much older and more traditional style of Rioja winemaking

The red grape variety Majolina (recently recognized as a variety indigenous to Lombardy) is a testament to the long history of the family in this region

Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley

and there is a constant flow of visiting vignerons from every generation for lunches

Hand-picking with sorting in the vineyard and then in the cellar

coupled with the Valley's pristine pollution-free air and tremendous luminosity

planted inland with vines that are between 10 and 35 years old

The wine is aged in 10% new