From several parcels in Morey Saint Denis and Chambolle, including plots of 50-year-old vines, the 2011 Bourgogne Rouge has a strong incense-infused bouquet. The palate is soft and rounded on the entry with a good density and weight, although that 30% new oak feels a little excessive on the finish. Still, it slips down the throat nicely. Drink now. This was my first visit to Domaine Lignier-Michelot, located on the eastern side of the RN47 in Morey Saint Denis. The winery itself is undergoing reconstruction with a new underground cellar on the way. Virgile Lignier-Michelot, the appended surname from his mother's side, guided me through the wines that displayed good volume for the vintage, packed full of fruit. Perhaps what the wines did not possess when compared to say Hubert Lignier, is that beguiling finesse and subtlety, but they are facets that can be fine-tuned. Importer: Frederick Wildman Selections; New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700