Lignier/Hubert Morey-St.-Denis 1er cru Les Chaffots 2023

93-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Bright purple. The nose is subtle and supple, with less immediate sweet fruit than Sorbè, a little more depth than Riotte. The class of the wine shows in the fruit on the palate, a darker red berry, with a seamless long finish, covering the tannins. Precision. (Dec 2024)"

94 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "Lignier’s premier cru Chaffots was a spectacular success in 2023, with bright forward pomegranate and wild strawberry fruit and hints of violets, liquorice, and flinty minerals. The texture is lively and fresh, with plenty of tannin but no lack of depth. The 0.45 hectares of vines were planted in 1968 in the thin soils above grand cru Clos Saint-Denis, with a prominent influence from the cool winds of the combe. Drinking Window: 2028-2050. (11/13/24)"

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "From one of the three top-of-slope Premier Crus in Morey, the domaine has 45 ares at the southern end. It's a remarkably different wine from the La Riotte. It's just as finessed, but there is more underlying tension in the lightly sticky tannins and pulsating acidity. Anise, cranberries and firewood linger on the solid finish. (2025)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Chaffots 1er Cru comes from limestone soils, which translate onto the nose. It's quite strict and linear, with touches of black cherry and sea spray scents. The palate is medium-bodied, with a pastille-like purity on the entry. It is very supple in the mouth, but it just needs a little more grip on the finish. Otherwise, this is a refined Morey-Saint-Denis from one of its best Premier Crus. Drink: 2027-2047. (Jan 2025)"

91-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A more reserved and more deeply pitched nose is comprised more from the darker side of the fruit spectrum with more floral and earth nuances as well. Once again there is only average density to the fresh, punchy and solidly powerful flavors that are at once succulent yet with a youthfully austere finish that exhibits outstanding length. Like the Baudes, this virtually always ages well and it is one to look for. Drink: 2035+. (Jan 2025)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(Just above Clos St.Denis. Biodynamics here too – half a hectare about 300-330 metres.) A open and floral nose. Sinuous, direct and mouth-watering. Ooh that’s moves deliciously and perfumed over the palate. Such an elegant wine – more mineral in the finish… What an excellent wine! (4/22/25)"