The village of Morey may still be in the shadow of its more famous neighbours, Chambolle and Gevrey, yet there are some real treasures to be discovered. Such a vineyard is the Premier Cru Clos Sorbé, whose Pinot Noir vines are planted right in the middle of the village, on a gentle slope facing East. 

Its soil is made up of clayey marl (argilo-calcaire) and broken up white stones from the chalky underlayer. Severely pruned according to the Guyot method, the vine yields very little : barely 35 hectoliters per hectare, sometimes even less. With old-fashioned ploughing and no fertilizers, the roots must go deep into the ground for their nourishment. It is what gives Clos Sorbe its beautiful vivid colour and its powerful nose reminiscent of red berries and exotic barks. 

On the palate, the wine is quite deep and velvety, generous and elegant, tannic, yet smooth. It finishes on a long, protracted note where a distinct flavour of cherry macerated in eau-de-vie lingers. 
Clos Sorbe is a long lasting wine : 15 to 25 years according to the vintage. When young, it is a perfect accompaniment to red meat, roasted or in sauces. Older, game and venison are particularly recommended. Tasted blind, Clos Sorbé is, more often than not, taken for one of its neighbouring Grand Crus. Even if it does not belong to this highest ranking, there is no question that it amply deserves more recognition.