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Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru MCMLV, 2021

Red Wine from Burgundy, France
by Hubert Lignier
$1,299.00
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The Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru MCMLV 2021 is a remarkable wine from one of Burgundy’s most esteemed producers, offering a profound expression of this iconic Grand Cru vineyard. The “MCMLV” designation signifies the exceptional heritage of this cuvée, crafted from vines planted in 1955. Clos de la Roche, located in Morey-Saint-Denis, is renowned for producing wines of power, depth, and finesse, and Hubert Lignier’s biodynamic practices and precision winemaking bring out the very best of this historic terroir. The 2021 vintage, shaped by cooler weather and a focus on balance, resulted in wines of elegance, vibrant acidity, and long-term aging potential.

This wine opens with an alluring bouquet of black cherries, wild blackberries, and plum compote, interwoven with floral notes of violets and rose petals. Subtle nuances of truffle, graphite, and exotic spices, such as clove and anise, add layers of complexity. On the palate, it is both powerful and graceful, with a dense core of ripe fruit balanced by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant acidity. The stony limestone soils impart a mineral backbone, while the finish is extraordinarily long and layered, leaving an impression of purity and refinement.

The Clos de la Roche Grand Cru MCMLV 2021 is presented in a standard bottle or magnum format, ideal for extended aging, allowing its intricate layers to evolve over the next 15–25 years. It pairs beautifully with elevated dishes such as roasted lamb, duck breast with a cherry glaze, or wild mushroom risotto. This is a collector’s wine of the highest order, showcasing the depth and precision of old-vine Burgundy and the masterful craftsmanship of Hubert Lignier. A true masterpiece for connoisseurs seeking the pinnacle of Morey-Saint-Denis terroir.

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More about Hubert Lignier

Laurent Lignier runs this Morey-Saint-Denis legend—vines planted in 1880, now farmed organic and biodynamic with a light touch that matters. Twenty-four bottlings from nine hectares, including four Grand Crus (Clos de la Roche, Charmes-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin). No fining, no filtration, just open-top cement tanks and natural yeasts doing what they've always done.

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From the Importer

For the first time in 2017, Laurent Lignier produced a separate cuvée of Clos de la Roche in honor of his grandfather Henri. The Clos de la Roche “MCMLV” comes entirely from Henri’s first planting in 1955: 27 rows of Pinot Noir in the Monts Luisants climat, which he used to propagate the rest of his holdings during the 1960s. This original parcel is highly susceptible to millerandage, which results in small berries of immense concentration, and Laurent harnessed the full power and intensity of such fruit in this stupendous bottling—of which he produced a mere two barrels. A wine such as this embodies Burgundy’s most profound essence: the continuous spirit and presence of a family whose members’ very hands have worked these same vines, this same parcel, since the vines were planted. How could Henri Lignier, when he was breaking earth in 1955, have ever imagined the course his home region would take over the ensuing decades, or the global acclaim that would be heaped on his son’s and his grandsons’ wines? Yet, despite the incredible changes those ensuing 65 years have witnessed, a Lignier has steadfastly worked each vine among these 27 rows of Clos de la Roche, vintage after vintage, gradually building its reputation as one of red Burgundy’s pinnacles. “MCMLV” is not just a great wine, then; it is an emblem of all that makes Burgundy special.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted duck breast, herb-seared lamb, mushroom risotto, medium-aged cheeses, smoked meat, wild game

Tasting Profile

Ripe cherry and plum aromas with subtle oak and spice notes. Medium body with elegant tannins and balanced acidity showing red fruit intensity and fine structure. Smooth, complex finish.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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