2023 Philippe Jouan, Morey-Saint-Denis

The 2023 Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis Rouge is a quintessential Pinot Noir from Burgundy's esteemed Côte de Nuits, classified under the Morey-Saint-Denis AOC. Nestled between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, the appellation's east-facing, clay-limestone soils impart a distinct "salted, stony nerve" to its red wines, balancing structure with finesse. Domaine Henri Jouan, a small family estate now led by Philippe Jouan, is celebrated for its traditional, minimal-intervention approach, utilizing a century-old wooden press and gentle extraction. The kind and steady 2023 growing season, notably free from extreme heat, yielded a wine of excellent balance, juicy red fruit character, and finely textured tannins, showcasing both concentration and freshness. This vintage beautifully expresses the purity and terroir-driven essence that defines the Jouan style and the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation.