Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2021 Northern Rhone A brooding and inexpressive nose

A brooding and inexpressive nose of both red and dark berry fruit evidences discreet liqueur-like nuances as well

While this may change given that these are barrel samples but based on the two that I tasted

This is a big but not massive vintage for the Rousseau Cham and I like the sense of proportion and particularly so on the harmonious

with extraordinary concentration

powerful and firmly muscular large-scaled flavors possess superb mid-palate concentration where the abundant dry extract also buffers the presently unyielding tannic backbone on the massively long finish

Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2021 Northern Rhone A brooding and inexpressive nose