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Lignier-Michelot

Lignier-Michelot is a small Morey-Saint-Denis domaine operated by Virgile Lignier, who assumed winemaking duties from his father Hubert in the early 2000s and steadily elevated the estate's profile among Burgundy collectors. The domaine holds parcels across several Morey premier crus — Les Faconnières, Les Chenevery, Aux Charmes — plus a crown jewel holding in Clos de la Roche Grand Cru. Vinification follows a traditional approach with moderate new oak, emphasising terroir expression over extraction. Clos de la Roche is the flagship, averaging $233 at auction across 71 lots, with the 2002 vintage the most sought after. Les Faconnières commands the widest secondary market footprint with 82 lots and average prices around $89, while Les Chenevery at $102 from 14 lots reflects its slightly leaner, more mineral character. Aux Charmes averages $83 from 13 lots. The Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Bertin adds breadth at accessible price points around $53. Auction prices span $37 to $2,032, with top-end lots concentrated in older Clos de la Roche vintages. The domaine offers genuine Morey identity — earthier and more structured than Chambolle, less flamboyant than Gevrey — making it a reliable destination for collectors seeking village-level character at authentic grand cru terroir. The 280-lot auction record across six distinct cuvées confirms consistent secondary market activity over the past two decades.