In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, liquorice
Palate: black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle
Roumier's firm, structured monopole: darker and more tannic young, opening to dark fruit and spice with age.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
How to serve Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos de la Bussiere is Roumier's walled monopole in Morey-Saint-Denis.
- 1953 — Monopole entered the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Georges Roumier
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1953
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere
What does Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, liquorice. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Roumier's firm, structured monopole: darker and more tannic young, opening to dark fruit and spice with age.
When should I drink Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere?
Drink 8-25 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 Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos de la Bussiere?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).