Description
At the heart of Morey Saint Denis, the 2019 Camille Giroud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos des Godelles comes from a walled vineyard where shallow limestone soils over compact marl shape drainage and naturally restrained vigor. Cooling airflow from nearby combes moderates temperatures, contributing to an extended ripening cycle. Vineyard management follows sustainable, labor intensive practices coordinated with partner growers, with precise canopy work adapted to the enclosed setting. Harvesting is done by hand, with grapes largely destemmed prior to fermentation in small tanks and extraction calibrated to the year’s phenolic profile. Maturation in French oak is paced to support structural detail without imposing oak character. Clos des Godelles adds depth to the maison’s premier cru portfolio, illustrating how Morey’s enclosed mid slope sites are expressed through disciplined viticulture and a traditional, site focused cellar approach.