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Lignier Hubert
Morey-Saint-Denis · Burgundy · France
Domaine Hubert Lignier, renowned for its high-quality wines celebrated for their richness, complexity, and structure, continues its legacy under the stewardship of Laurent, Hubert’s son. Upholding his father’s time-honoured methods, Laurent ensures that the wines from their extensive vineyard holdings across prestigious appellations maintain their esteemed character. The estate comprises 8.30 hectares primarily located in the villages of Morey Saint Denis, where the family’s home and cellars reside, as well as in Gevrey Chambertin and Chambolle Musigny. The Ligniers have broadened their vineyard reach, adding parcels in Nuits Saint Georges and Pommard. They practise “lutte raisonnée,” a sustainable approach to viticulture, using only organic compost as needed and avoiding herbicides. In the cellar, Laurent upholds traditional winemaking methods.
“Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in open-top cement tanks with manual stirring.”
Oak ageing is carefully managed: 20% to 30% new oak for village wines and up to 50% for Premier and Grand Crus. Village wines age for 18 months in barrels, while Premier and Grand Crus mature for 20 to 24 months before bottling, all without fining or filtration. All processes that involve moving wine are done by gravity to maintain quality.
