The Discreet Charms of Pierre Morey

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In Meursault, a village positively overflowing with excellent growers, Domiane Pierre Morey somehow manages to remain a hidden gem. And while Coche, Lafon, and Roulot manage to command the lion's share of attention, Pierre and his talented daughter Anne seem to avoid the limelight. Founded in 1971—though the Moreys are said to have arrived in the village in 1793—Domaine Pierre Morey was begun with modest parcels of vines from father Auguste as well as métayage contracts from the Lafon family. Furthermore, Pierre was the régisseur for Domaine Leflaive for 20 years from 1988 to 2008. During this period, he converted both Domaine Leflaive and his own domaine to organics and then biodynamics. The wines are quiet masterpieces of terroir delineation and fruit purity, honestly made without flash or artifice. From the Bourgogne to the Bâtard, each bottling is a finely honed expression of place. In 2016 this is amplified by the soaring aromatics and vibrancy of the vintage. Happy hunting! John McIlwain