Description
The name Clos de la Roche is said to come from the topography of the clos « on the rock ». Another idea is that there perhaps existed a rock at this place that was linked to a druidic or Celtic cult. This appellation has existed at Domaine Amiot over at least four generations.
Vines planted from 1965 to 1982. Low yields. Lute raisonnée farming. One racking by hand. Not fined or filtered.
On the nose, floral aromas of rose and violet mingle with those of cranberry and cherry, together with notes of pepper and truffles.
The ample and well-balanced palate is of great complexity, with exceptional length.
This wine possesses the power and aromatic richness ideal for enhancing red meats, game dishes in sauce but also all mature cheeses.
Clos de la Roche and it’s terroir
Clos de la Roche is an east-facing vineyard at the northern end of Morey-Saint-Denis, just south of the Grand Crus of Gevery-Chambertin. To the south is Clos Saint-Denis. It is known and possibly named for the big limestone boulders in the vineyard. The marlstone reddish silty clay soil is rich with calcium carbonate and lime and is very thin. The roots grow through only a couple of feet of this rugged top soil and then struggle through many feet of limestone to reach moisture. These struggles lead to a wine with tremendous ageing potential. Similar to other Morey vineyards, there is no evidence that it was a true Clos, but perhaps it was walled in some way in the times of the Romans or the Cistercians who developed these vineyards.
Ten Generations of Burgundy Winemaking in the Heart of Morey-Saint-Denis – About Domaine Amiot et Fils
Domaine Amiot et Fils is a family-run Burgundy estate with roots stretching back to 1702, now in its eleventh generation under the stewardship of Léon Amiot. Based in Morey-Saint-Denis — a premier terroir for Pinot Noir on the Côte de Nuits — the domaine spans five hectares from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chambolle-Musigny, producing a full range of Burgundian appellations including two Grand Crus. The three roses on their label carry the motto “Sans varier” — a quiet pledge to express the excellence of their terroir without compromise.
In the vineyard and cellar alike, tradition and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Grapes are farmed using sustainable practices certified for High Environmental Value (HVE), with ongoing experiments in biodynamics and agroforestry. Harvested by hand and vinified using indigenous yeasts, the wines are aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, resulting in elegant, structured reds with silky tannins and a nose of red and black fruits — wines, as the family puts it, that are faithful to their origins.
Domaine Amiot et Fils
33 Grande Rue
21220 Morey-Saint-Denis
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