COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Lucien Le Moine
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Genavrières 2017 by Lucien Le Moine is a rare red wine from Burgundy, France. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir, it hails from the Premier Cru vineyard site of Les Genavrières, known for its high altitude and limestone-rich soils. Lucien Le Moine is a highly regarded micro-négociant founded by Mounir Saouma, whose winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity and terroir expression through meticulous aging. The name 'Les Genavrières' is thought to derive from juniper bushes, adding a historical layer to this unique wine. The 2017 vintage is noted for producing classic Burgundian wines that are drinking well.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€104
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Genavrières' likely refers to juniper bushes that once grew on the vineyard's slopes.
Fact 02
This climat is exceptionally small, covering only 1.2 hectares (about 2.9 acres).
Fact 03
The vineyard's high elevation (up to 330 meters) creates a cooler microclimate, aiding grape acidity.
Fact 04
Lucien Le Moine is a micro-négociant, meaning they purchase grapes or young wine rather than owning vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Lucien Le Moine's Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Genavrières 2017 is crafted with a distinctive approach. As a micro-négociant, Mounir Saouma purchases juice or young wine and oversees its 'élevage' (raising). Key techniques include extended aging on lees for texture, a late malolactic fermentation, and aging entirely in 100% new French oak barrels from the Jupilles forest. The wine is bottled by gravity, without clarification or filtration, emphasizing purity and terroir expression. Saouma also utilizes CO2 for wine protection, a less common practice than relying on sulfur dioxide.
