Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz a sui generis

a sui generis

Asian-style tea

but the last two times I have had it

indeed even brooding big-bodied flavors possess outstanding power and punch along with an abundance of both dry extract and minerality that adds a bit of lift to the youthfully austere

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Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz a sui generisAromas 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.