Domaine Bruno Clair Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Blanc en la Rue de Vergy 2022
A rare white from the heights of Morey‑Saint‑Denis, this 2022 En la Rue de Vergy glows pale lemon gold, offering a mineral‑etched tapestry of citrus blossom and sea spray that unfolds with crystalline clarity and lingering finesse.
Tasting
- Aroma
- lemon verbena, orange pith, sea spray
- Palate
- honeyed entry balanced by brisk acidity, hints of honeycomb and satsuma
- Finish
- remarkable length with chai spice echoes
Pairs with
- oysters on the half shell
- seared scallops with beurre blanc
- roasted chicken in cream sauce
- mild goat cheese crostini
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.