Close De La Roche Grand Cru

Crafted in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, France, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is the undisputed benchmark vineyard of the Morey-Saint-Denis village. Situated on the upper slope at the northern boundary bordering Gevrey-Chambertin, this famous 16.9-hectare Grand Cru site thrives on a thin layer of scree and clay topsoil over solid Bajocian limestone bedrock ("la roche"). Old-vine Pinot Noir planted in this limestone bench yields fruit renowned for its unique combination of power, wild dark berry concentration, and stony minerality. Vinified using traditional hand-sorting, gentle extraction, and French oak barrel maturation, Clos de la Roche produces an age-worthy, muscular Burgundy with extraordinary aromatic persistence and structural depth.

Food Pairing: Pan-seared venison tenderloin, roasted duck breast, rack of lamb, coq au vin, truffled wild mushroom risotto, and aged French cheeses like Époisses or Comté.