Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru - Genavrières 2022

Maurice Drouhin was for many years Administrator of the Hospices de Beaune, then Vice-Chairman of the Administrative Commission of the Institution from 1941 to 1955. At the same time, he ran the Joseph Drouhin wine merchant-breeder business. His generous donation of high-quality vineyards constitutes one of the largest areas of Beaune Premier Cru in the Domaine des Hospices. It covers 2.69 hectares, with 40% in Les Avaux, 25% in Les Champs Pimonts, 25% in Les Boucherottes and the remainder in Les Grèves.

The etymology of the appellation comes from the ‘genevrier’, a shrub with prickly needles and purple berries that thrives in the region's limestone soils.

‘Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru les Genavrières has a bright, brilliant red colour. Its mouth-watering nose exudes finesse and spicy notes. The palate reveals fruit aromas mixed with hints of liquorice and spices, with a long-lasting aromatic persistence.’

Tasting by Véronique Boss-Drouhin

Serving temperature: 16° C

Ageing potential: up to 35 years