Geographic description

First mentioned as far back as 1120, fourteenth century Morey was a place of asylum for Cistercian monks who appeared to have possessed numerous vineyards and even a winery by 1306. The appellation extends from Chambolle-Musigny to Gevrey-Chambertin and covers around 148 hectares, 80% of which are planted with grapes for red wines. Ruchot indicates a place which contains rocks.

Geological description

The plot is situated in south of "Le Clos de Tart" and "Bonnes-Mares". The soil is calcareous with white marl and iron oxide in the upper part, the subsoil is composed of flat rock with crevices.

Food & Wine Agreement

This wine will match perfectly with game or a lamb.

• Degré d'alcool

  13

Press review

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2016 - MOREY-SAINT-DENIS 1er cru Les Ruchots 2013 • 15,5/20

Guide Hachette des Vins 2014 - MOREY-SAINT-DENIS 1er cru Les Ruchots 2011 - 1 étoile

Stephen Tanzer 2012 - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru « Les Ruchots » 2010 • 90-92 

Stephen Tanzer 2013 - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru Les Ruchots 2011 • 90-93

Stephen Tanzer 2015 - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru « Les Ruchots » 2013 • 90/93

Allen Meadows' Burghound 2013 - Morey St. Denis 1er cru "Les Ruchots" 2011 • 89-92

Allen Meadows' Burghound 2014 - Morey St. Denis 1er cru « Les Ruchots » 2012 • 90-92

Allen Meadows' Burghound 2015 - Morey St. Denis 1er cru "Ruchots" 2013 • 88-91

Allen Meadows' Burghound 2017 - Morey St. Denis 1er cru "Les Ruchots" 2015 • (90-93)