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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTMorey-St-Denis ‘Pierre Virant’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Minerality
Strawberry
Black Pepper
Pinot NoirBlackberryBlackcurrantMineralityStrawberryBlack Pepper- Cliffside Morey-Saint-Denis Pinot Noir with vivid freshness
- Silky texture, black pepper spice, and a mineral thread
- Just 900 bottles made from Pierre Virant, a rare single source vineyard
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About this Wine
This was the wine that stopped us in our tracks. Grown on a cliff above the Grand Cru, Clos Saint-Denis and aged in a custom Zébra barrel (yes, really), it’s pure Morey magic—vivid fruit, fine spice, and a streak of cool, mineral energy. Just 900 bottles made, and every one of them has star power.
Flavour Profile
Floral and savoury, with blackberry, strawberry, black pepper, and a cool mineral line through the silky palate.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Beautiful now, with a little patience to reveal even greater depth and perfume.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Cliffside Morey magic. Serious finesse & crafted in a custom ‘Zébra’ barrel. Just 900 bottles made.
Cliffside Vineyard. Signature Barrel. Just 900 Bottles.
From the upper slopes of Morey-Saint-Denis, Pierre Virant is a wine of altitude and attitude. Planted at 270m on compact Bathonian limestone above the Grand Cru, Clos Saint-Denis, this tiny plot clings to the edge of a cliff and enjoys its own cool microclimate. The vines are planted North to South, rather than the usual East to West, capturing the morning and evening sun while avoiding the full heat of the day—preserving incredible freshness and aromatic lift.
The result? Pure finesse: blackberries, strawberries, crushed pepper, and a mineral thread that runs straight through the finish.
Taken from the top of 'Pierre Virant', showing the vines planted North to South, looking down the hill to the left you can see the Grand Cru 'Clos St-Denis'.
The Zébra Barrel
Created just for the domaine by Tonnellerie Rousseau, the “Zébra” blends alternating oak staves—one lightly toasted, one barely touched. The result is a whisper of oak, not a shout. Just enough to add texture, not mask terroir. It’s a masterstroke.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir from 45-year-old vines. 30% whole bunch. Cold maceration for 5 days at 8°C. Gentle extraction (4 punch-downs, mostly pumpovers). Aged 12 months in oak barrels (30% new, including Zébra). No filtration. 900 bottles + 15 magnums produced.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Famille Messager-Germain |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Morey-Saint-Denis |
| Climat | Pierre Virant |
| Classification | Village |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
Famille Messager-Germain is Burgundy’s next big thing: bold, bright, and born to shake things up.
Adèle and Simon trained in Beaune, cut their teeth with icons like Groffier and Drouhin, and came home to Fixin to revive old family vines.
Now they’re bottling tiny, thrilling cuvées that fuse deep roots with fearless ambition.
Our Take
“Cliffside Vineyard. Signature Barrel. Just 900 Bottles.”
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Ben, Founder
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Village Classification
Only 44 villages in all of Burgundy earn this classification, each delivering a distinct character found nowhere else on Earth.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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