2024 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Domaine Lignier-Michelot

• Style: Savoury Burgundy Grand Cru, mineral-clear
• Taste: Red cherry, raspberry, mineral precision, savoury depth
• Food: Roasted game, braised beef, aged hard cheeses
• Occasion: Special dinners, cellar building, serious pairing
• Serve: Now or age 10+ years, decant with roasted meats

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Red cherry and raspberry arrive with immediate clarity, underpinned by savoury character that marks this as true Grand Cru calibre. The palate sits at medium body with alert acidity—structured without heaviness—and mineral precision throughout. Every sip pulls you back, demanding the right food at the table.

The Winery — Domaine Lignier-Michelot

Virgile Lignier assumed leadership in 2000 and transformed his family's grower estate into one of the Côte de Nuits' finest. The domaine converted entirely to organic farming, a shift that heightened fruit definition while rejecting heavy oak treatment. Two decades of focused winemaking have positioned the estate among this storied village's elite producers, with the 2024 vintage representing the steady discipline that defines the house style.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Clos de la Roche commands the table with roasted game, braised beef, and mature hard cheeses—the wine's mineral clarity and measured intensity match these substantial dishes perfectly. This is fine Burgundy built for food. If you're assembling a serious Pinot Noir collection, this sits among the finest examples from the region. Domaine Lignier-Michelot's broader range, including other Grand Crus and Premier Crus, follows the same unforced, food-driven logic. Drink now with decanting for maximum impact, or lay it down through the next decade—either choice rewards patience. Explore deeper into our Medium Bodied Red Wine selection to find similar structured burgundies.