Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots Pierre Amiot et Fils (Domaine) 2008
Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru AOC
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
A signature cuvée, 100% Pinot Noir, produced from antique vines in an exceptional appellation.
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Lot presentation
Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots Pierre Amiot et Fils (Domaine) 2008
The wine
The old Pinot Noir vines, with an average age of 55 years, are spread out across clay and limestone soils composed of marl, red silts and gravel. The incredible richness of the terroir, combined with the benefits of sustainable farming, allow the vines to draw on all the nutrients and energy from the soil. The parcels, nestling at an altitude of 260 metres, are east and south-east facing which gives them optimum orientation to the sun. The hand-harvests are followed by traditional, low-intervention vinification methods. The special feature of this cuvée is that it is matured in 35% new oak barrels for around 12 months before bottling.
The elegant ruby-red colour, coated in sparkling purple glints, unveils an intense and powerful bouquet, marked by aromas of black fruits and flowers with hints of spice. The silky and perfectly structured palate borrows from the aromas on the nose, with a long finish. This Premier Cru has excellent ageing potential.
Pierre Amiot operates this small family property in Morey Saint Denis with verve. The domaine has ideally located plots including 2 grand cru hectares in Clos de la Roche. The Clos-de-la-Roche ages admirably well and over time acquires animal scents that make it very popular with fans.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observations:
- 1 Marginally scratched label, 1 Marginally marked label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13.5 %
- Region:
- Burgundy
- Appellation:
- Morey-Saint-Denis
- Classification:
- Premier Cru
- Owner:
- Pierre Amiot et Fils (Domaine)
- Vintage:
- 2008
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 13°
- Viticulture:
- sustainable farming More information....
- Intensity:
- full-bodied
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Pinot Noir
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