The 2023 Domaine Perrot-Minot Morey-Saint-Denis La Rue de Vergy is a striking Pinot Noir from a prized high-altitude vineyard situated above the Grand Cru Clos de Tart in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Planted on thin, stony soils with exceptional mineral content, this site consistently produces wines of purity, tension and elegance. Under Christophe Perrot-Minot’s meticulous stewardship, La Rue de Vergy delivers a more refined and lifted expression of Morey-Saint-Denis, combining concentration with remarkable freshness and precision.
The nose reveals red cherry, raspberry and wild berry aromas alongside delicate floral notes, spice and subtle mineral complexity. The palate is silky and beautifully detailed, with vibrant red fruit supported by fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a pronounced chalky minerality. Elegant and energetic, it finishes long and refined with impressive purity and balance.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A wonderfully poised and terroir-driven Burgundy that showcases the finesse of this unique hillside vineyard. Its combination of perfume, freshness and structure makes it an excellent match for duck, roast chicken, game birds, mushroom dishes and classic French cuisine. Enjoy from 2027 onwards or cellar through 2038+ as it develops greater complexity, savoury nuance and mineral depth.
