Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2022

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Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2022The Ligniers own just under a hectare in this hallowed grand cru, split among two plots: 0. 62 hectares in the climat of Monts Luisants, and 0. 28 hectares in Les Fremires. Laurents grandfather Henri planted the first vines here in 1955 and propagated the remainder of the holdings via selection massale between 1960 and 1966. One of the most iconic wines in our portfolio, Ligniers Clos de la Roche is also one of the greatest wines in Burgundy, vintage

Sangiovese Grosso (30%) and Ciliegiolo (30%)

candied lemon

from holdings in and around their home village of Rossatz

with well-measured earth on the palate and a caressing sense of acidity

A cuvée from a parcel of 60-year-old vines within the lieu-dit of Les Rochettes above Arbin

In keeping with its age

the wine all but levitates on the palate despite its intensity

Universal consensus holds that Ile des Vergelesses is the greatest site for red wine in the village

slightly waxier

Xavier sees no benefit to such attempts at sculpture

Benoit employs 30% whole clusters during fermentation and ages this cuvée in 20% new oak for 18 months

000-vine plantation (0