In the glass
Aroma: citrus, apple, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, pear, chalk, saline
A rare Cote de Nuits white, fresh and saline with citrus, orchard fruit and a stony finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dujac bottles a small quantity of white Morey, unusual for the red-dominated Cote de Nuits.
- 2001 — Morey Blanc added
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Dujac
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 160 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc
What does Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc taste like?
On the nose, citrus, apple, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, pear, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rare Cote de Nuits white, fresh and saline with citrus, orchard fruit and a stony finish.
When should I drink Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc?
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
What grapes are in Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).