The 2023 Hubert Lignier 'Clos de la Roche' Grand Cru is a profound Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most revered Grand Cru vineyards in Morey-Saint-Denis. Produced by the highly respected Lignier family from organically farmed old vines, this wine showcases the extraordinary depth, power and mineral complexity that have made Clos de la Roche one of the Côte de Nuits’ most sought-after terroirs. The exceptional 2023 vintage has delivered a wine of remarkable concentration while preserving elegance and precision.
The nose reveals black cherry, wild raspberry and dark plum alongside notes of violet, spice, forest floor and crushed stone. The palate is intensely layered and beautifully structured, with concentrated dark berry fruit supported by refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Hints of truffle, graphite and savoury earth emerge through a long, seamless finish of exceptional persistence and complexity. Despite its power, the wine retains remarkable finesse and purity.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A world-class Grand Cru Burgundy that perfectly captures the grandeur of Clos de la Roche. Powerful, complex and exceptionally age-worthy, it pairs beautifully with duck, venison, beef fillet, game birds and truffle-based dishes. Enjoy with a gentle decant if drinking young, or cellar through 2045–2060 as it develops extraordinary layers of savoury complexity, refinement and Burgundian nuance.
