Winery Lignier-MichelotMorey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Pinot Noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' from the Winery Lignier-Michelot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' of Winery Lignier-Michelot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' of Winery Lignier-Michelot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, spices or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'
Pairings that work perfectly with Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'
Original food and wine pairings with Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'
The Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' of Winery Lignier-Michelot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, veal chops au gratin or old-fashioned venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lignier-Michelot's Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' from Winery Lignier-Michelot are 2015, 2009, 2008, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Lignier-Michelot
The Winery Lignier-Michelot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières'
The wine region of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' is located in the region of Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lignier-Michelot or the Domaine Pascal Marchand-Tawse produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Les Faconnières' often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, leather or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, vegetal or mushroom.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
News related to this wine
An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation
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The appellations of Bourgogne
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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé
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The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
