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Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, 2019

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Hubert Lignier
$749.00
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A grand cru red from Domaine Hubert Lignier's modest holdings (just under one hectare) in one of Burgundy's most hallowed vineyards. Sourcing from two parcels planted between 1953 and 1965 on steep hillsides, the wine reflects the domaine's refined approach—roughly one-third whole clusters and one-third new oak aging. The 2019 shows layered complexity with blackcurrant, cherry, and loamy soil notes, silky initial impression giving way to immense, fine-grained tannin structure and considerable aging potential.

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Burghound

95 points

"A mildly toasty and ripe nose features notes of plum liqueur, red cherry, plum and a plentitude of spice elements. The succulent and more concentrated broad-shouldered flavors possess both good richness and a sophisticated mouthfeel before culminating in a sneaky long, compact and built-to-age finish that carries its elevated alcohol surprisingly well."

Antonio Galloni

98 points

"The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru comes from the two terroirs, the majority from Mont Luisants and one-third from Fremières. The vines were planted in the Sixties and the late Fifties respectively. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry, briary and rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, concentrated as you would expect since it was cropped at around 25hl/ha with wonderful minerality on the finish." —Vinous

Robert Parker

97 points

"The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is very promising, wafting from the glass with notes of blackcurrants, cherries and wild berries mingled with notions of loamy soil, orange rind, warm spices and new oak. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it’s lively and concentrated, with ultra-refined tannins and terrific depth at the core, concluding with a long, saline finish." —Robert Parker

Decanter

98 points

"Produced from old-vine fruit from Monts Luisants giving tiny yields. Produced with about one-third whole clusters and one-third new casks for ageing, the wine opens with a complex nose showing black cherry fruit and a savoury, almost gamey edge. The initial impression on the palate is silky and accessible, but the tannin here is immense, although very fine-grained. There is impressive freshness and a finish that goes on and on. Lovely. A superb Clos de la Roche."

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Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

The Ligniers own just under a hectare in this hallowed grand cru, split among two plots: 0.62 ha. in the climat of Monts Luisants, and 0.28 ha. in Les Fremières. Laurent’s grandfather Henri planted the first vines here in 1955 and propagated the remainder of the holdings via selection massale between 1960 and 1966. The site’s particular terroir—a few inches of pebble-strewn topsoil above solid limestone rock—yields a wine of unfathomable mineral intensity, with rugged spices and a profound sense of earth framing its flinty, smoke-tinged core. One of the most iconic wines in our portfolio, Lignier’s Clos de la Roche is also one of the greatest wines in Burgundy. Spending seven seasons in barrel (one-third new), it should be cellared with utmost patience.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Coq au vin, roasted duck, venison, mushroom stews, aged cheeses, grilled beef

Tasting Profile

Aromas: blackcurrant, cherry, wild berries, loamy soil, orange rind, warm spices | Flavors: dark cherry, blackcurrant, mineral, subtle oak | Body: full, layered | Tannins: ultra-refined, immense, fine-grained | Acidity: lively | Finish: long, saline, complex

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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