Domaine Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis 2017

Despite its proximity to Clos de la Roche, Clos-Saint-Denis tends to be more like a wine from Chambolle-Musigny with a pretty fragrance of red fruits and flowers and a supple texture on the palate. While it typically shows finesse, a great Clos-Saint-Denis should have a great intensity of flavor and length. This Grand Cru accompanies perfectly a roast duck breast with foie gras.

Aromas 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.