2017 Domaine Michel Noëllat Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbet Magnum

Bottled in an impressive magnum format, the 2017 Domaine Michel Noëllat Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbet captures the poise and nuance that Burgundy lovers seek in top-flight Pinot Noir. This is a refined, site-driven Premier Cru that balances graceful red-fruited charm with the subtle, earthy depth that Morey is known for. The larger format favours slow, harmonious evolution, making this an excellent choice for the cellar or for a special table. Clos Sorbet is a historic walled vineyard sitting just below the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, recognised for producing wines of finesse rather than sheer power. In the meticulous hands of Domaine Michel Noëllat – a respected Vosne-Romanée estate with generations of know-how – this Premier Cru gains extra precision, purity and textural elegance.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2017 Clos Sorbet shows a bright, translucent ruby-red hue, with the gentle garnet highlights that hint at its early evolution. Swirling reveals fine, slow-moving tears along the sides of the glass, suggesting both concentration and a silky structure. The nose opens with pure red berries – wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry – layered with rose petals, fresh cranberry and a dusting of spice. With air, more complex aromas emerge: dried orange peel, sous-bois, hints of black tea, and a discreet touch of oak-derived vanilla and toast. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, precise and supple, with a seamless texture that glides rather than grips. Juicy red fruit is framed by fine, chalky tannins and a lively, well-integrated acidity that keeps everything focused and refreshing. Notes of pomegranate, redcurrant and cherry pit are joined by subtle savory nuances – forest floor, truffle and a faint mineral salinity on the finish. The 2017 vintage in Burgundy is approachable in youth, and this wine is already drinking beautifully, but the magnum format will reward patience. Expect a comfortable drinking window of 10–15 years from vintage, developing more tertiary complexity – leather, dried flowers, and gamey nuances – while retaining its core of fruit and elegance.

Production
Clos Sorbet is a small, walled Premier Cru vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis, planted on classic Burgundian limestone and clay with a high proportion of stony subsoil. This terroir naturally limits yields and promotes excellent drainage, giving wines with fine aromatics and a distinctive mineral backbone. Domaine Michel Noëllat works with careful, predominantly manual vineyard practices, including hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness to preserve the delicate Pinot Noir berries. In the cellar, grapes are typically sorted by hand, partially destemmed depending on vintage, and fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats to capture both purity of fruit and terroir expression. Gentle extraction – via pump-overs and light punch-downs – emphasizes finesse over power. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with a measured proportion of new wood, for around 12–18 months before being bottled in magnum to encourage slow, graceful ageing and added complexity.

Food & Serving
This Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru is a natural partner for refined, savoury dishes that echo its balance of delicacy and depth. Think roast duck with cherries, herb-crusted lamb, veal with morels, or simply roasted chicken with root vegetables. It also pairs beautifully with game birds, mushroom-based dishes (such as mushroom risotto or a wild mushroom tart), and aged semi-soft cheeses like Comté or Tomme. Serve at 14–16°C (57–61°F) to allow the aromatics to fully unfold without losing freshness. In magnum, the wine benefits from a gentle decant of 30–60 minutes in its youth to open the bouquet; older bottles may need only a careful splash decant to separate sediment while preserving the more delicate tertiary aromas.

Producer
Domaine Michel Noëllat is a long-established family estate based in Vosne-Romanée, at the heart of the Côte de Nuits, with roots stretching back several generations in Burgundy. Over time, the domaine has assembled an enviable mosaic of parcels across some of the region’s most esteemed villages, including Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Morey-Saint-Denis. Known for its traditional yet carefully updated approach, the estate focuses on meticulous work in the vines and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking that lets each terroir speak clearly. In recent decades, Domaine Michel Noëllat has earned a strong reputation among Burgundy enthusiasts for producing wines of clarity, purity and classic balance, contributing to the region’s standing as the benchmark for world-class Pinot Noir.

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