Winery: Domaine David Duband

Country / Region: France / Burgundy - Morey-Saint-Denis

Date Winery was established: 1963

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Year the vintage was first released: 2005

Alcohol Content / Volume: 13% / 750ml

Decanting Time: Decant for one hour and serve at 12 - 15°C.

Good to Know: Highly celebrated by both compatriots and the wine community as one of Burgundy's rising stars, David Duband now has 20 vintages of experience under his name. His expansion of his family's domaine now include exceptional plots in both Gevrey Chambertin and Morey Saint Denis. Also, in 2006, David Duband opted to convert his his domaine into 100% organic farming, primarily for his respect and care for the environment as well as to create intrinsic quality wines.

Tasting notes for Morey Saint Denis wine has a nose that is clear and frank with beautiful notes of fruits and a touch of liquorice. It has a vermillion color with dark purple reflections. It has a mouth that is fresh with almost melted tannins and finale is easy. Best paired with veal chops.

Domaine David Duband places a strong emphasis in both harvesting and winemaking using traditional Burgundian methods. Harvest is done entirely by hand and crushing done by foot press. Beginning 2008, David Duband also places an emphasis in whole cluster fermentation which gives his wines more structure and finesse.