The Origins of Morey-Saint-Denis, knows as Mirriacum in 1120 according to Dangay et Aubertin, are closely connected with Abbey of Citeaux and the seigneurs of Vergy.

Morey was late to addopt the usual practice of tagging on the name of the most important cru to the village name, Which name ? Morey-Tart did not sing, and neither did Morey-La-Roche, the anti-clerical lobby would disapprove of Morey-Saint-Denis, the discussion went on for years, in the end, despite a certain opposition, Morey-Saint-Denis it became, for who would dare to criticise a saint with his head under his arm?

Varieties: Pinot Noir

Wine Score : 90/100

75cl