CLOS SAINT DENIS Grand Cru Domaine Stéphane Magnien 2018 vs SANTENAY 1er Cru Clos des Gravières Domaine Hubert Lamy 2016
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £158.75 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Style | Other | Other |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Chardonnay |
| ABV | 13.5% | 13% |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
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.
SANTENAY 1er Cru Clos des Gravières Domaine Hubert Lamy 2016
A completely different aromatic profile presents notes of petrol, resin, pear and soft spice wisps. Generously proportioned and very rounded medium-bodied flavors exude a subtle minerality on the textured, clean and moderately dry finish that offers even better depth and length. Good stuff that is built-to-age yet should drink well young if that is your preference.
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