Domaine Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne

I pulled this from the cold cellar almost two years ago, and it got kind of lost in the “drink now” area of the basement. We’ll have no fear, as it’s still quite young, with firm tannins and ample fruit, though there is some forest floor complexity emerging. It’s a really good wine if you prefer the sterner side of Bourgogne which I do. Probably needs five more years to really develop. That’s 2015 for you.

2015 vintage

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality here - it really needed a decade of age, but could certainly go longer with proper storage. It's not a grand vin, but certainly scratched the itch over 2 nights.

2015 vintage

This was super tight on day one. Drank a glass and it really wasn’t giving much. Not surprising since this is a Lafarge and fairly young even for their Bourgogne. Put the cork back in and revisited the next day. Wow, what a difference. Lush fruit and beautiful texturally. This is the Lafarge I know and this is why this is a benchmark wine. One of the best Bourgogne rouges out there, just needs some time.

2015 vintage

Really lovely burgundy the displays typically and delivers great enjoyment every time a bottle is opened. A serious bargain and not showing signs of untoward aging yet, but can’t see myself keeping the last 3 for any great length of time given how bloody good they are now.

2015 vintage

不错，有stuffing，有style.这个level已经不错了几次都不错，年头到了

2015 vintage

Red and black cherry throughout with a good dollop of earth, while still slightly firm. Less overall interesting than my previous bottle a month ago.

2015 vintage

Black and red cherry with an equal amount of earth, this got richer with more air, but always had a firm throughline. Good weight for Bourgogne.

2015 vintage

This is very Volnay like with restrained fruit buttressed by compelling mineral & spice notes. Enticing aromas. My last of 2 and a notch up from the 1st btl 4yrs ago. In the window but no rush. Gave it a 3hr slow--ox in Brug glasses & btl. A modeat 12.5% alc.

2015 vintage

Really aromatic upon first pour, concentrated boysenberry fruit with a red cherry undertone. A bit darker than other vintages but well restrained in typical Lafarge fashion. This was quite open and soft for the first couple hours but clamped down towards the end of the night. Drinking well already but plenty of upside ahead.

2015 vintage

Drinking well. Not very complex, nor did I expect it to be, but interesting with good balance. Bought for near term waiting for better bottles to mature. Fit the bill perfectly.

2015 vintage

Fresh as a daisy! An excellent Bourgogne. Really enjoyable now, this was lightfooted and fruity. Pure Pinot.

2015 vintage

A really excellent BR. This has relaxed enough to be really enjoyable now. Combination of producer and vintage produce a fresh red fruited wine with a juicy core. A little more weight and sphere here than usual. The nose is super fresh with a gorgeous raspberry profile today. The extra weight also adds a bit more textural interest than usual. Not too much of a stretch to call this one a baby Volnay. Top BR.

2015 vintage

Tasted over 2 hrs -nearly semi-translucent dark red faint purple -mix of red (raspberry) and black (cassis) fruit -med acidity, med/med- weight good concentration sappy simple liqueur-like red and black fruit, med- tannins -very pleasant and easy drinking, just what it should be

2015 vintage

Finally opening up. Tasty.

2015 vintage

Tasted over 2 hrs -semi-translucent bright red purple -restrained berry wet stone -med acidity, med- weight earthy simple dark cherry fruit, fine but med+ tannins lend some rusticity -good Bourgogne

2015 vintage

Didn't quite hit the mark. Glimpses of black fruit but was rather hollow, thought the fruit would be more prominent for a warmer vintage. A little rustic and lacking the class and elegance that I expected from Lafarge.

2015 vintage

From memory: Intense nose of ripe morello cherries and plum liqueur and a bit of spices. Medium body with sweet fruit, but considerable acidity, tannins still firm, but finely grained; no rusticity. Overall this was greatly satisfying, still very much fruit dominated, only very slightly tertiary notes. Drinks very well now. Will not wait too long for my other bottles, as I would not like to loose these fantastic fruit flavours.

2015 vintage

My goodness. So delicious. Crystal clear raspberry, violet, sous bois. Light, floral, fragrant, lifted. Perfect balance of smooth tannin. Beautiful Bourgogne rouge. Fast becoming my favorite producer in Burgundy. Edit: drank it all by day 3. Still in great balance. The tannin is so nice. Fine and on the front of the tongue; big enough to balance the high acidity and low alcohol.

2015 vintage

A fragrant mix of red and black cherry with savory herbs too. The same cherry on the palate with some tart cranberry appearing too. Nice mineral backbone with bright acidity all throughout. Fairly lengthy for the level. I’ve been working my way through a case since release and each bottle gets better and better.

2015 vintage

Really delicious. Lots of cherry notes. Hint of spice. Drink now as doubtful this will improve.

2015 vintage

This is really quite charming. Punches above its weight but with the trademark regional signature of delicacy; there's just the faintest hint of sous-bois on the nose with pure raspberry and strawberry. The palate is light and brisk, nice tart red fruits over silky tannins that just glide over the palate and disappear pleasantly into the ether. This would be the perfect "house" Bourgogne, if you had a really nice house.

2015 vintage

Tasted over 2 hrs -semi-translucent dark red with purple tinge -candied black raspberry -initially low acidity emerges with air on the backend to a med level, light/med- weight fresh clean chalky bright berry fruit in both the red and black spectrum, med tannins -very pleasant, excellent for its level, early in a nice drinking window that should last several years

2015 vintage

This is drinking great right now. PnP. Medium garnet. Mineral, woodsy, tart red berries on the nose. Medium- in its body; expressive initial attack. Tart, just picked red berry fruit. Gravel/sandy tannins into the finish. Medium to high in acidity. It was very easy to finish this. Quite pretty. Slow ox with the bottle open and enjoyed over 4+ hours. Just got better and better.

2015 vintage

Red fruited, floral and with some spice on the nose. It's lithe, barely mid weighted and graceful, carrying its subtle power with a poise and sense of weightless intensity. This has terrific depth for its pedigree. I love how the richness of the vintage plays lifts this wine. More red fruits, some pastille, more florals and terrific length. Chalky and perfumed. Drinks like a very good villages wine.

2015 vintage

Bourgogne 2015 : Bouteille fatiguée je crois. Nez qui tire sur le gamay, beaucoup d'arômes de champignons en bouche, des notes d'écorce d'orange. Le vin est plus simple et moins frais que la dernière bouteille bue.

2015 vintage

This could arguably age quite a bit longer, but not certain there is much upside once fruit dissipates.

2015 vintage

Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL) : Walk around tasting. Ripe but light. Fun now, but better a couple of years ago.

2015 vintage

Burgundy 2015 Tasting (Knightsbridge - Northbrook IL) : Tasting, brief note. Spice aromas with red cherry and berry. Clearly ripe, but enough balancing structure. 87-88 point potential, best to cellar another year+ to soften further.

2015 vintage

Some 2015 Reds from Lignier Michelot and Michel Gros (Dig Wines, San Francisco) : Ruby. Ripe red fruit nose. Little in the way of typicity, in fact quite New World in style, but a good mouthful of cherry fruit. Generous for Bourgogne.

2015 vintage

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