tasting with Laurent Lignier and Acker

sat next to laurent for the evening and enjoyed his wines tremendously and learned a great deal about them

• 2016 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  very light at this point as it needs another 10+ years to mature. this score will rie substantially over time

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• 2013 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  this was this least impressive wine of the night. Laurent described this as salty which i had never heard before and i dont think this will ever be a great wine

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• 2010 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  this was the wine of the flight, well balance, still young but very drinkable

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• 2008 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  tis was the runner up in the first flight and i rated it best before we had food when the 2010 rose to the top.

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• 2005 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 97 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  This will be a classic wine. like most of the Grand crus the 2025s have shown greatness from the barrel on but still need more time to mature.

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• 2003 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Cuvée Romain 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  surprisingly good for a 2003, most of which are past there prime. this wine was still decent if not wonederful.

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• 2001 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 97 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  this is a knockout and has long been a favorite

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• 2000 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Cuvée Lucie 88 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  like most 2000's it is a messy wine that like most wines of this vintage has never come together

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• 1999 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 96 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  classic 99 but it speaks more of the terroir than the vintage, which is rare and a pleasure

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• 1996 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  rich and showing the terroir

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• 1995 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  lightbut more showy than most 95s. very good right now

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• 1993 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  still maturing and will take anther 5 to 10 years to mature and the score will rise in that time frame

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• 1991 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  very elegantin the running with the 99 for wine of the flight

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• 1990 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  not as powerful as most 1990s but still very nice. this wine needed more time int he glass to show itself.

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• 1986 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  this wine was needed more time in the glass to open up

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• 1985 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  similar to the 86

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• 1976 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 88 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  not showing well, either the bottle or the vintage, i could not tell

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Great wines from a great winemaker