Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017

Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017Aromas 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.

There is very good richness to the round and velvety middle weight flavors that are quite suave and seductively textured

white flowers and crushed rock

a hint of licorice

but full body

As pretty as this is on the nose and mid-palate

Full-bodied and tannic

graphite and floral notes are followed by a wine of great depth

and loads of sweet raspberry

Offering less obvious pleasure

integrated tannin

While there is no bricking yet in evidence it probably will not be much longer before there is

of Gaja's three single-vineyard expressions