The 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Village comes from the upper part of the slope on limestone soils. Slightly tertiary on the nose, this has well-defined red berry fruit with a hint of crushed violet emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied, open-knit and expressive. Grainy tannins build toward the finish that is very elegant and poised. This will be hard to resist in its youth, so why bother?(NM)

Note: from Les Larrets and En la Rue de Vergy, both of which sit high on the slope above Clos des Lambrays and Clos de Tart. A very pinot-like nose blends notes of both red and blue fruit along with subtle hints of earth and oak. The exceptionally rich, seductive and caressing middle weight flavors terminate in a refreshing, pliant and satisfying finish. To enjoy either young or with 4 to 7 years of keeping.

From En La Rue de Vergy and Les Larrets, next door, last picked in this cooler site. The crimson side of purple. As always this has a slightly more sober bouquet than the rest of the range, not having any whole bunches. A dark fruit, a little orange zest, a hillside limestone underlay, fair length, well put together. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024.