2017 Clos St Denis
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A perfumed nose of cherries, raspberries, wild strawberries, sweet spices and toasted sourdough. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. Succulent and fresh with a redcurrant character on the mid-palate and great balance. Vibrant and flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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The king of the cellar, the 2017 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru wafts from the glass with expressive aromas of wild berries, dried rose petal, grilled game bird, rich soil and blood orange. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and broad, with a deep core of succulent fruit that cloaks its elegantly satiny and supple structuring tannins, concluding with a long, fragrant finish. This is a lovely Clos Saint-Denis that will be well worth seeking out in bottle.
About the producer
The wines of Henri & Philippe Jouan fly under the radar – and, with the current quantities produced (from just three hectares of vines), this is unlikely to change any time soon.