Domaine Lignier-Michelot is a Morey-Saint-Denis family estate (do not confuse with Hubert Lignier or Lucie & Auguste Lignier — these are separate domaines
sourced from old vines (“Vieilles Vignes”) in Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs
grown on the estate’s well-drained alluvial soils
His Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Castets exemplifies the precision that has quickly earned him recognition among Burgundy's rising stars
Griottes produces wines of profound depth and silky refinement
Geantet-Pansiot, Gevrey-Chambertin Le Poissenot, 2010 Charlie Clay SO061025 Domaine Lignier-Michelot is a Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru Le Poissenot from Geantet Pansiot, one of the estate's flagships, here in the warm and generous 2010 vintage. This upper slope Gevrey cru is farmed without chemicals and made in the Geantets' powerful, fruit driven style. The classically structured 2010 vintage gave reds of fine balance and freshness, and at this age the wine is moving into a lovely mature window with grip to spare. Drinking well now, it will continue to reward the cellar.