Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy AOP - Virgile Lignier-Michelot

The barrel-aged Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy from the Burgundy wine-growing region shows a bright light red color in the glass. When swirling the glass, one can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it does not stand out watery or syrupy or liqueur-like on the walls of the glass. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine offers wonderfully expressive aromas of blackberry and plum, rounded out by other fruity nuances contributed by barrel aging.

The Virgile Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a real quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so this Frenchman naturally enchants with the finest balance despite all dryness. Taste does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this dense red wine presents itself on the palate. In the finish, this well storable red wine from the Burgundy wine-growing region finally inspires with exceptional length. There are again hints of plum and blackberry.

Vinification of the Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy by Virgile Lignier-Michelot

The basis for the balanced Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy from Burgundy are grapes from the Pinot Noir grape variety. Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy is an Old World wine through and through, as this Frenchman breathes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the hand harvest, the grapes arrive at the press house by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Virgile Lignier-Michelot Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy

This French red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, osso buco or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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