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Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, herb, white flower, mineral

Palate: lemon, green apple, chalk, saline

A unique premier cru white from old Aligote vines, taut and saline with citrus, herbs and stony depth.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Saint-Florentin Our pick Saint-Florentin is mild, lactic and slightly acid, with a discreet bitterness when young. Aligoté's high acidity matches that tang, and its body stands up to the washed rind without covering the milky paste.

How to serve Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua, Cervelle de canut, Chablis oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

One of the rare premier cru whites made from Aligote, from old vines in the Monts Luisants.

  1. 1911Aligote planted in the Monts Luisants parcel

Facts

Producer
Domaine Ponsot · visiting guide
Grapes
Aligote (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
Oak
Aged in older oak and vat
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 150 to 350 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1911

Frequently asked about Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc

What does Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc taste like?

On the nose, citrus, herb, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, green apple, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A unique premier cru white from old Aligote vines, taut and saline with citrus, herbs and stony depth.

When should I drink Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc?

Drink 5-20 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 des Monts Luisants Blanc?

Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Chablis oysters. The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

What grapes are in Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc?

The blend is Aligote (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).

Tags

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