The Domaine des Monts Luisants of Morey-Saint-Denis of Burgundy

Domaine des Monts Luisants
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 14 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Morey-Saint-Denis in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine des Monts Luisants is one of the world's great estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Morey-Saint-Denis to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine des Monts Luisants is a prestigious vineyard located in the picturesque village of Morey-Saint-Denis, in Burgundy, France. Established for over four generations, this first-rate vineyard covers about six hectares of land primarily dedicated to cultivating Pinot Noir, with a small amount of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. The name 'Domaine des Monts Luisants' refers to the shimmering hill where the vineyard is nestled. This geographical position offers an excellent location for grape-growing. The unique south-west exposure of the vines allows optimal sunlight, which gives the grapes a perfect maturation. Moreover, the limestone and clay soil of the region lends a distinct minerality to the wines, which stand out with their finesse and freshness. This vineyard is known for its production of Morey-Saint-Denis appellation wines, typical of the Côte de Nuits. It also produces sublime white wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. These different wines are noted for their aromatic intensity, their complexity on the palate, and their aging potential. The red wines of the Domaine des Monts Luisants are known for their silky tannin, their harmonious structure, and their red and black fruit notes. As for the white wines, they dazzle with their elegance, balanced acidity, and fruity and floral aromas. The Domaine des Monts Luisants combines tradition and modernity in its winemaking. The ancestral techniques of the region blend with contemporary innovations to produce exceptional wines. The vineyard is managed sustainably, with meticulous respect for the environment.

Top Domaine des Monts Luisants wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Monts Luisants wines in Morey-Saint-Denis among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Monts Luisants wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Monts Luisants wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Monts Luisants

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Monts Luisants

How Domaine des Monts Luisants wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, sauté of pork with carrots and potatoes or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Monts Luisants

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Monts Luisants. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, earthy or minerality. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Monts Luisants. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Monts Luisants

  • 2016With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Monts Luisants.

  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Morey-Saint-Denis

The wine region of Morey-Saint-Denis is located in the region of Côte de Nuits of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fourrier or the Domaine Perrot-Minot produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morey-Saint-Denis are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morey-Saint-Denis often reveals types of flavors of cherry, honey or butter and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, dried fruit or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Morey-Saint-Denis is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 146 estates and châteaux in the of Morey-Saint-Denis, producing 198 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Morey-Saint-Denis go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

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Planning a wine route in the of Morey-Saint-Denis? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Monts Luisants.

Discover the grape variety: Tibouren

Tibouren noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Tibouren noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.