2016 Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru La Riotte Hubert Lignier, Burgund

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2016 Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru La Riotte, Hubert Lignier

The 2016 Morey St Denis 1er Cru la Riotte was completely destemmed and matured in 25% new oak. It has a perfumed, floral bouquet with rose petal and iris infusing the red berry fruit, more blue fruit emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, quite compact and linear, conservative perhaps when compared to Lignier's other premier crus, although there is satisfying length. It just feels a little correct at the moment when you just want it to loosen its tie. - Neal Martin, Dec. 2017

Allen Meadows' Burghound - 2016 Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru La Riotte, Hubert Lignier

A very subtle hint of volatile acidity is present on the high-toned mix of various red berries and soft floral aromas. The supple, refined and well-detailed medium weight flavors possess reasonably good length but only average depth for a good Morey 1er. Note that this could be enjoyed young if desired. - Allen Meadows, Jan. 2018