The 2016 Morey St Denis 1er Cru la Riotte was completely destemmed and matured in 25% new oak. It has a perfumed, floral bouquet with rose petal and iris infusing the red berry fruit, more blue fruit emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, quite compact and linear, conservative perhaps when compared to Lignier's other premier crus, although there is satisfying length. It just feels a little correct at the moment when you just want it to loosen its tie.