CLOS SAINT DENIS Grand Cru Domaine Stéphane Magnien 2018 vs Laumersheimer Kapellenberg Riesling TBA, Knipser, Pfalz - Half 2003

Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. CLOS SAINT DENIS Grand Cru Domaine Stéphane Magnien 2018 currently starts £1.25 lower.

AvailabilityIn stockIn stock
Best current price£158.75£160.00
Current stockists1 merchant1 merchant
ProducerTanners Wines Ltd
StyleOtherOther
GrapePinot NoirRiesling
RegionPfalz
CountryGermany
ABV13.5%
Size750ml750ml
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CLOS SAINT DENIS Grand Cru Domaine Stéphane Magnien 2018

The 2018 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has quite an intense bouquet with red berry fruit, touches of blackcurrant, pain d'épice and sous-bois. This seems to grow and deepen in the glass, developing some unnecessary headiness and then, as if skulking from out of a darkened corner, noticeable and sadly compromising Brettanomyces. The palate is medium-bodied with quite thick and dense tannins. Backward and rather surly, this is a serious Clos Saint-Denis, more dark than light, with some dryness and austerity on the finish. Like reading Dostoevsky when you just want a simple page-turner. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

Laumersheimer Kapellenberg Riesling TBA, Knipser, Pfalz - Half 2003

Packed full of delicious ripe Riesling fruit, pineapples, oranges and tropical fruit all vie for your attention. The finish is long, well balanced and honeyed.

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