Hubert Lignier was a quiet, meticulous grower in Morey-Saint-Denis whose wines became sought after precisely because he never chased fame. Clos de la Roche is one of Burgundy's most respected single vineyards — this is a serious, small-production Pinot Noir from a family that let the place speak for itself.
The numbers
Drink windowAt peak (2007–2027)
Typical retail~$400
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