Here the expressive nose is comprised by notes of the perfumed essence of various red and dark berries along with floral and anise whiffs. The mouthfeel of the even finer medium weight flavors is enhanced by the presence of evident minerality on the notably more complex and persistent finish that is underpinned by noticeably firmer tannins as well. Excellent. *Outstanding*
96 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Jan 2025)
This lovely wine boasts an impressive combination of fresh blueberry and blackberry fruit aromas with a floral, peppery edge that is what the French would call 'croquant' ('crunchy'). There is noticeably more tannic grip than in the village-level version, but also more sweetness to the fruit on the palate. The grapes are from 20-year-old vines planted north-south at the base of the Monts Luisants slope. This wine should begin to open three years after release and should drink well for 20 years at least.
94 points, Charles Curtis, Decanter (Nov 2023)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée Allouettes 1er Cru has quite a tertiary bouquet, touches of peppermint infusing the black fruit, a bit of blue fruit emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure and quite sapid. It tightens a little toward the finish, but otherwise, this has aging potential.
92-94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2024)
The vines were planted in 1994 and 2003, but on 161/49 rootstock so they are having to take out some already. A vivid bright purple, with a slightly finer raspberry fruit than the village. Some tension through the middle, quite notable acidity once again, and fine length. When this settles down it will clearly be more graceful than the village wine. 7 barrels made. Tasted Nov 2023.
91-94 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jan 2024)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée des Alouettes, derived from the Clos des Monts Luisants, wafts from the glass with aromas of raspberries, plums, orange zest, spices and petals. Medium to full-bodied, layered and tensile, it's vibrant and tightly wound, framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a chalky finish.
91-93 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2024)
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