MOREY-SAINT-DENIS PREMIER CRU "LES SORBETS"  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Pinot Noir  TERROIR  Clayey brown soil overlying hard limestone and pebbly  scree  Morey-Saint-Denis is located in the Côte de Nuits, between Gevrey Chambertin to the north, and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. The  vineyards cover a surface area of 230 acres including 100 acres of  Premier Crus and almost exclusively produce red Pinot Noir wines. This  appellation offers a combination of the masculine character of Gevrey Chambertin and the feminine typicity of Chambolle-Musigny.  "Les Sorbets" is a Premier Cru located at an altitude of 250 metres. Its  name refers to the rowan trees (sorbiers) that were once commonly found  on this plot, prized for their orangey-red fruit, flowers and wood.  WINEMAKING/AGEING  Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.  Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21  days.  Aging in oak barrels (35 to 40% new barrels) for 16 to 17 months.  TASTING  The intense nose is redolent of red and black fruit (raspberry,  blackcurrant, raspberry...) combined with a delicate touch of oak, which  will evolve over time towards more complex scents (spices, forest  undergrowth, leather...). Fleshy and full bodied on the palate, this wine  offers pleasing structure that lends it perfect balance. The long finish is  silky and deliciously fruity.  SERVING  Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).  Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Roasted or stewed meats (beef, lamb, duck, game)  Medium to mature cheeses  Recipe suggestion: medallion of venison with mushroom sauce  QUOTES  Tim Atkin: 93/100 (2023)  Decanter Wolrd Wine Awards: 97/100, Platinum Medal (2022)  Decanter World Wine Awards: 96/100, Gold Medal (2020)