Decelle-Villa - Morey Saint-Denis 2008
Burgundy
Red
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From the appellation's small vineyard (150 ha), remarkable for its number of clos and climats classified as premier cru and grand cru, this wine presents black and red stone fruits (cherry, prune...), as well as subtle notes of violets and licorice. This is a well-balanced Morey Saint-Denis, to be enjoyed now!
Features
Estate
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Vintage
2008
Designation
Morey Saint-Denis
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Limestone and clay-limestone dating from the Middle Jurassic. Altitude between 220 and 270 m. Facing east
Viticulture
organically grown vines to preserve the life of the soil and the perfect expression of terroirs
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional Burgundian vinification
Breeding
18 months in barrel
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
carmine color with purplish highlights
Nose
black and red stone fruits (cherry, prune...), with subtle notes of violets and licorice
Mouth
balanced on the palate
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
This wine goes well with meats of character such as wild fowl and game, as well as prime rib and washed-rind cheeses...
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Morey Saint-Denis
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
This small estate comprises 8 hectares of vines, spread between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune. Founded in 2009 by Olivier Decelle and Pierre-Jean Villa, it has been managed from the outset by Jean Lupatelli, a talented man who oversees vineyard management and vinification with great insight. The estate rounds out its range with a few additional purchases on the equivalent of two hectares, in historic appellations followed since the creation of the brand, and relying on vines harvested by in-house teams. The 2018 reds are tender, charming, well-fruited and floral, clearly respecting their origins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two non-Burgundy associates - Pierre-Jean Villa (Northern Rhône Valley) and Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon, Jean Faure, Haut-Ballet, Haut-Maurac in Bordeaux) backed up by their oenologist Jean Lupatelli - this Nuitonne house (négoce and domaine) has now carved out a solid place for itself in Burgundy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two great wine gentlemen, Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon and Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion), and Pierre-Jean Villa, a winemaker in the northern Rhône Valley, this estate stopped buying grapes in 2017. Previously named Decelle-Villa, it became Decelle et Fils in 2020. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, it relies on estate-owned vines on the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, grown organically. Fine technician Jean Lupatelli has crafted excellent wines here, with 20-50% whole harvest in the reds, but he has just left the domaine in spring 2021.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. REGIS T. Published on 23/02/2013
The presence of wood spoils the pleasure and renders the wine lacklustre and fruitless, even though the vintage promises so much.
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Note and review by M. JEAN LOUIS D. Published on 08/06/2018
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE C. Published on 04/06/2018
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE D. Published on 11/05/2014
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