Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot - "Clos de la Roche" Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2023

Although the domaine has deep roots in Flagey-Échezeaux, it was Thomas Colladot who has transformed Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot into one of the most exciting estates across the Côte de Nuits since joining the domaine in the early 2010s. Thomas is a bit of a paradox; while his sensational wines are on the cusp of world renown, he rarely ventures from his home village. He is humble, discreet and focused... His approach is precise, patient and deeply terroir-driven — favoring gentle extraction, impeccable fruit selection and élevage that enhances purity rather than embellishment. His results showcase a style that is defined by silken texture, luminous fruit and a sense of place that is both unmistakable and profound. Thomas Colladot’s wines capture all of this with exceptional clarity. They exhibit Thomas’ strengths: vibrant fruit, fine tannins, volume and depth and a beautiful, natural balance that promises both early charm and long-term aging potential.

A standout of the cellar… with this wine, Thomas channels this Grand Cru vineyard’s inherent prestige with remarkable finesse. CLF’s Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is expansive yet poised, layering black cherry and dark plum with crushed stone and a whisper of savory herbs. The tannins are exceptionally fine, the mid-palate plush yet controlled and the finish long, resonant, and unmistakably Grand Cru. This is a wine that aficionados of red Burgundy should not miss — one of the most complete Clos de la Roche expressions of the vintage and one of the best Clos de la Roche offerings I have ever tasted in 40 years!