Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Vieilles Vignes 2017

Matured with 80% whole bunches, the 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Vieilles Vignes has potent marine/oyster shell scents on a nose that is very focused and poised. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, superb mineralité and a supremely well-proportioned finish.

It has an intriguing bouquet with more black fruit than red, dried rose petals plus hints of blue fruit developing in the glass, although it remains tightly wound for now. The palate is very fresh on the entry with impressive depth. I appreciate the vibrancy here, the energy flowing through the finish, with sappy red and black fruit emerging on the spicy, vivacious finish.