2023 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Les Ruchots" Vieilles Vignes – Domaine Olivier Jouan
2023 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Les Ruchots" Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Olivier Jouan is an exclusive Premier Cru from the Côte de Nuits, produced from old Pinot Noir vines. The wine combines power and elegance with notes of ripe cherries, wild berries, violets, liquorice, and fine spices. A great Burgundy with silky tannins, distinctive minerality, and impressive aging potential.
About the product
Domaine Olivier Jouan is a family-owned producer in the Côte de Nuits, known for small production runs and wines with a clear expression of terroir. The Premier Cru vineyard Les Ruchots is planted with old Pinot Noir vines, which provide a naturally low yield and grapes with great concentration and complexity.
The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified with great respect for the character of the vineyard. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, where it achieves a beautiful balance between fruit, structure, and oak. The result is an elegant and profound Premier Cru that showcases both the power of Morey-Saint-Denis and the characteristic finesse of the area.
About the area
Morey-Saint-Denis is located between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny in the Côte de Nuits and is considered one of Burgundy's most prestigious appellations. The area is known for Pinot Noir wines that combine the structure of Gevrey-Chambertin with the elegance of Chambolle-Musigny. The limestone and clay-rich soils produce wines with great depth, mineral freshness, and an impressive ability to develop over many years.
Taste
Nose: Intense aromas of cherries, wild berries, raspberries, violets, liquorice, a touch of pepper, and elegant spices.
Taste: Concentrated and silky smooth with layers of red and dark berries, subtle oak notes, minerality, and ripe tannins. The wine appears both powerful and refined with a beautiful balance.
Finish: Long, complex, and elegant with notes of cherry, spices, chalky minerality, and finely integrated oak.
Serving
Best served at 16–17 °C in a large Burgundy glass. We recommend decanting the wine for 45–60 minutes before serving. The wine can be enjoyed now, but will develop even greater complexity over the next 12–20 years.
Food pairings
2023 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Les Ruchots" Vieilles Vignes pairs particularly well with:
- Duck breast
- Rack of lamb
- Veal tenderloin
- Game such as roe deer and red deer
- Braised beef
- Dishes with truffles and mushrooms
- Risotto with porcini mushrooms
- Comté, Époisses, and aged hard cheeses
FAQ
What characterizes Morey-Saint-Denis?
Morey-Saint-Denis is known for elegant and complex Pinot Noir wines that combine power, finesse, minerality, and long aging potential.
How does Les Ruchots Vieilles Vignes taste?
The wine features complex notes of cherry, wild berries, violets, liquorice, and fine spices with silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
What does Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru pair well with?
It pairs perfectly with duck, lamb, veal, game, mushroom dishes, truffles, and aged cheeses.
Can 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Ruchots Vieilles Vignes be stored?
Yes. Under optimal storage conditions, the wine has an aging potential of 12–20 years, during which it will develop even greater complexity and finesse.