2017 Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, La Bussiere 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussiere 1er Cru has quite a straightforward bouquet of raspberry and cranberry fruit, pleasant sous-bois aromas percolating through with time. This gains complexity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity and chiseled tannins, but it feels a little attenuated on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. [Neal Martin, 18/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2038

Robert Parker 91

The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussiere is a real success, and decidedly reminiscent of the domaine’s excellent 2007. Offering up aromas of sweet red berries, warm spices, peony and subtle soil tones, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a fine core of fruit that cloaks its rich but fine-grained tannic chassis. While it’s an elegant rendition of the Clos de la Bussiere, this always needs bottle age. [William Kelley, 25/12/2018]