2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru La Riotte Vieilles Vignes, Olivier Jouan

A Premier Cru red from Morey-Saint-Denis, made from Pinot Noir grown on very old vines in the La Riotte vineyard. The vines are 50 to 60 years old. The wine is vinified with whole clusters and spontaneous fermentation, then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. La Riotte is a south-east facing Premier Cru site with calcareous clay soil. Aromas of cherry, forest berries, dried flowers, pepper and mocha lead to a juicy, rich palate of red berries with a mineral edge and discreet oak. Silky tannins, refined acidity and a long, vibrant finish.