2022 Domaine Hubert Lignier Monthelie Premier Cru Sur La Velle [D93][JM89-91][WA88-90]

Producer: Domaine Hubert Lignier  
Region: Monthelie, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France  
Varietal: Pinot Noir  
Year: 2022 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"The ripe mulberry and black cherry fruit aromas here have hints of leather, earth and spice that carry through to the palate. The structure has admirable grip and focus, leading the wine to a pleasantly persistent finish. The grapes are from a half-hectare recently purchased; he extracts very carefully, with a pre-soak but no more punching down. The result is elegant and should be ready to drink shortly after release." 

Jasper Morris, 89-91 Points 

"A pretty purple with good depth, on a steady slope well exposed to the south. Attractive juicy red fruit, more strawberries, with good energy all the way through. As with the village wine, this is more about the fruit than the structure. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2023." 

Wine Advocate, 88-90 Points 

"The 2022 Monthélie 1er Cru Sur la Velle is seamless and charming, offering up notes of plums, sweet berries, smoke and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and charming palate. This will offer expressive drinking on release." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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