Hubert Lignier • Morey-St-Denis, France
Hubert Lignier’s Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a profound, old-vine Pinot Noir from just under one hectare of prime Clos…Hubert Lignier’s Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a profound, old-vine Pinot Noir from just under one hectare of prime Clos de la Roche terroir in Morey-Saint-Denis, rooted in thin, pebble-strewn topsoil over solid limestone. Typically dark, i…Learn More »
$1305
/750ml
2002 Retail Average
96
/100
2002 Pro Rating
Energy runs through the 2002 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, with concentrated dark cherry and kirsch layered over hints of blueberry, clove and white pepper. The palate shows impressive depth and structure, its fine but insistent tannins and lively acidity giving a firm, youthful edge and a long, resonant finish that still feels poised for more development. This vintage stands out for its combination of density and cut, suggesting both power and refinement in equal measure.
Roast duck with cherries; Beef tenderloin with morel sauce; Wild mushroom risotto
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Hubert Lignier’s Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a profound, old-vine Pinot Noir from just under one hectare of prime Clos de la Roche terroir in Morey-Saint-Denis, rooted in thin, pebble-strewn topsoil over solid limestone. Typically dark, intense and long-lived, it marries mineral-driven power and rugged spice with a fine, silky tannin profile that captures the sauvage, smoky side of this great grand cru while remaining impeccably pure and precise.