Morey Saint Denis Blanc en la Rue de Vergy 2011
This 2011 Morey‑Saint‑Denis “En la Rue de Vergy” Blanc by Bruno Clair presents a yellow‑gold hue and unfolds with an elegant mineral core supported by subtle floral and toasty nuances, with remarkable length. It conveys understated power and poise evocative of rare white expressions from the Cote de Nuits.
Tasting
- Aroma
- floral and toasty undercurrents
- Palate
- mineral‑driven, ample and harmonious
- Finish
- remarkable length
Pairs with
- poularde à la crème
- refined shellfish
- river fish with butter sauce
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- Pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, racked. Aged for 18 months on fine lees in barrel (0-30% new oak) or
- Aging
- Aged for 18 months on fine lees in barrel (0-30% new oak) or
From the Archive
Located just above the les Bonnes-Mares, this plot presents a remarkable pedology: the soil is non-existent. The vines are planted directly on the calcareous bedrock and do very well there; they manage to find crevices between the stones and the rock strata to deeply plunge the roots in search of water and nutrients. A part, 0,64 ha - 1.58 acres, was planted in pinot noir in 1980 and the rest of the plot, 0,51 ha - 1.26 acres, planted in 1981 with chardonnay.
From the Producer
Our white Morey St-Denis is one of the rare white wines of the Côte de Nuits, and the soil lends itself to it remarkably. It is a scented wine and with a strong mineral character. Acidity is always good and the wine, pleasant in its youth, ages very well.