A WINE REGION IN FRANCE
Morey-Saint-Denis
Medium to full-bodied red Pinot Noir with finesse and earthiness; Premier Cru parcels display greater complexity and aging potential than village wine.
About Morey-Saint-Denis
Morey-Saint-Denis is a wine region in France, in the Burgundy area (classified Premier Cru / Village). It makes red wine. Our database holds 930 wines from here.
The grapes of Morey-Saint-Denis
The main grapes are Pinot Noir. The appellation table lists them as: Pinot Noir.
Style in the glass
Medium to full-bodied red Pinot Noir with finesse and earthiness; Premier Cru parcels display greater complexity and aging potential than village wine. It is a cool, wet place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Cool continental with moderate rainfall. Clay and limestone soils with good drainage; mid-slope positioning between Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin.
The rules
- Blending: 100% Pinot Noir.
What to eat with Morey-Saint-Denis
Duck breast, beef bourguignon, game birds, roasted mushrooms, aged hard cheese.
More wine regions in France
Champagne, Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pauillac, Gevrey-Chambertin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vosne-Romanée.
Good to know
Morey-Saint-Denis is less famous than Gevrey or Chambolle but quality can be exceptional; village wine here often rivals Premier Cru from flashier appellations at lower cost.
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