The Lignier family have deep roots in the village of Morey Saint Denis and own 10.5 hectares of some of the very best vineyard sites in this village,along with plots in the two neighbouring villages of Chambolle Musigny and Gevrey Chambertin.
In the last 10 years Virgile Lignier has modified his wine-making using whole-bunch vinification ranging from 30-100% depending on the vintage and the vineyard, and he has also reduced the percentage of new oak for maturation with most wines seeing around 30% making its effect seamless in the final wines.
They are wines which are often very seductive at a young age which also clearly have the potential for ageing superbly. This very young domaine is now regarded among the very best in the Cotes de Nuits.
91-94 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2009 Clos de la Roche is long, powerful and energetic. It shows fabulous balance from start to finish. The red fruit is supported by intense yet beautifully integrated tannins. I especially like the substantial, weighty finish. Sweet dried roses and mint add an air of sensuality to the finish.