Domaine Stephane Magnien Grand Cru Clos Saint Denis 2022More immediately open than many Clos Saint Denis at this stage, leaning into primary fruit and brightness rather than brooding reserve. The nose is lively and inviting, with ripe raspberry, black cherry, and wild strawberry, lifted by violet, sweet spice, and a flicker of orange zest. On the palate its energetic and spiky in the best way, driven by vivid acidity and supple, fine grained tannins, favoring clarity and momentum over gravitas. Theres less

Like all DOCGs

balancing line of acidity

and his mind was blown

The palate is classic

Yet someone

and cucumber skin give way to a gently bitter

behind every cellar door

and another pour

they made their first trip to Burgundy and it was a revelation

The palate is medium-light but firmly structured

confidently arrived

lightly spiced echo that feels carried on an evening breeze down the Ebro corridor