Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz violet and spiced tea precede

violet and spiced tea precede succulent and refined medium-bodied flavors that are softly stony while exhibiting excellent persistence on the lengthy

indeed even brooding big-bodied flavors possess outstanding power and punch along with an abundance of both dry extract and minerality that adds a bit of lift to the youthfully austere

Chapoutier's effort at making sweet vin de paille from raisined and dried-out Hermitage grapes was highly successful in 1991

Aged for 20 months in old barrels in Douro

with an opaque bluish/purple color to the rim

Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz violet and spiced tea precedeAromas of red currant, earth, poached plum, violet and spiced tea precede succulent and refined medium bodied flavors that are softly stony while exhibiting excellent persistence on the lengthy, balanced and notably firm finale. This is structurally interesting as the mid palate is quite generous yet the serious finish makes clear that this is going to require extended aging to realize its full potential.