2021 Domaine Hubert Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Seuvrées'

From: Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Pinot NoirFrom Rosenthal Wine Merchant, importer. Les Seuvrées sits just below the grand cru Mazoyeres-Chambertin on the slope, bordering the northern edge of Morey-Saint-Denis. The Ligniers own a hectare of very old vines here, planted between 1938 and 1966, and this cuvée displays a darker, more rugged side of the appellation, with meaty depth and intense concentration. Laurent employs approximately 20% new barrels for the élevage here.Critical Acclaim: Burghound BH 92"A more deeply pitched and more sauvage-inflected nose is comprised by ripe and fresh aromas of poached plum and cassis. The succulent, energetic and solidly concentrated medium weight flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract while offering fine depth and persistence on the dusty and balanced finale. This is a very good Gevrey villages and also worth considering."About. In the heart of Burgundy, Domaine Hubert Lignier symbolizes harmony between tradition and innovation, an emblem of