Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020
- Red
- 75 cl
Clos St Denis Grand Cru once again superbly succeeded by the Magnien family. Still on the fruit, it already shows an amazing flexibility and richness that is the mark of the greatest red wines of Burgundy.
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Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020
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Complex
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Powerful
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Mineral
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Fruity
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Woody
Power, opulence and elegance are the hallmarks of this magnificent Côte de Nuits wine. Among the most prestigious appellations in the world, Clos St Denis is one of the most successful wines by Domaine Magnien.
Wine with a colorful dress. The aromas of red and black fruits are going to be very present. The nose will be elaborate and complex, accompanied by notes of spices or even flowers, such as violet.
On the palate a full-bodied wine, very concentrated and complex. Roundness and balance are a reflection of a great vintage and a successful winemaking.
A wonderful gift to give to someone who can keep beautiful bottles of wine in good conditions!
This Clos Saint-Denis grand cru 2020 has a very important guarding potential, in the order of 10 to 15 years.
Wine service temperature: 12 to 14 degrees in its youth, 15 to 16 degrees in maturity
food pairing
Powerful and racy Burgundy red wine: steaks or beef ribs, roast beef, sweeteners
features
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Appellation
Grand Cru -
Type of Wine
Still -
Wine Making
Oak casks -
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir -
Harvest
Manual -
Burgundy Region
Côte de Nuits -
Vintage
2020 -
Service
14 to 16 degrees -
Custody potential
2033
appellation
Clos Saint Denis
Wine Characteristics
Diversity is to be expected as each Grand Cru has its own personality.
To the eye, this wine is plain ruby, sometimes a bit darker. Veiled in strawberry and violet, the Clos de Tart offers both robustness and charm. Quite tannic when young, it softens with age while gaining in complexity. The Clos des Lambrays is a true aristocrat, fully rounded in youth and with added depth and gravity as the years go by. The Clos Saint-Denis impresses by its finely-tuned nuances – this wine is the Mozart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos de la Roche is firmer, deeper and more serious, closely akin to Chambertin. Aromas of humus and truffle are often precursors to notes of small red or black fruits. A small part of the Bonnes-Mares appellation lies in this commune, but the greater part is in Chambolle-Musigny. (See Appellation sheets No.5).
Wine Steward’s Tip
Intense and full-bodied when fully mature, these wines have a densely tannic texture and an aromatic richness which makes them a fitting – and equal - partner for feathered game. They are perfect, too, with a rib steak and, for lovers of Asian cuisine, adapt well to the aromatic intensity of glazed poultry. Their supple but virile tannins go well with veal (braised or in sauce) and with roast or braised lamb. One must also not forget their invaluable affinity for strong-flavoured soft-centred cheeses.
Serving temperatures: 12 to 13°C for young wines,15 to 16°C for older wines.
Situation
Of all the villages of the Côte de Nuits, Morey-Saint-Denis is one of the most fruitful in terms of the number of its Grands Crus. The Clos de Tart, which remains a solely-held entity, was founded by the Cistercians of Tart in 1141.
Since that date, it has been owned by only three families. The Clos Saint-Denis came on the scene in the 11th century, thanks to the fortress of Vergy. The Clos de la Roche and Clos des Lambrays are both semi-monopoles and both have long histories which have involved some adjustment of boundaries between Climats. The Clos de la Roche and Clos Saint-Denis were awarded their appellation Grand Cru on 8 December 1936, Clos de Tart on 4 January 1939, and Clos des Lambrays 27 April 1981.
Facing east or slightly south of east at around 250 metres above sea-level, these Climats may be seen as a southerly extension of the Grands Crus of Gevrey- Chambertin. First comes the Clos de la Roche, then Clos Saint-Denis followed by Clos des Lambrays, and finally Clos de Tart leading to Bonnes-Mares.
Terroirs
Limestone dominates in the Clos de la Roche where the soil is barely 30 cm deep with few pebbles but with large boulders which give the Climat its name.
In the Clos de Tart, scree-derived soils 40-120 cm thick cover the underlying limestone. The Upper part of the Clos des Lambrays is marly with claylimestone soil further down. The Clos Saint-Denis at the foot of the slope has pebble-free brown limestone soils which contain phosphorus (like Chambertin) and clay (like Musigny).
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Estate
Domaine Magnien
The Domaine Magnien is located in Morey St Denis in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, famous for these great red wines of Burgundy, especially its Grands Crus.
Producer of the greatest wines of Burgundy, it offers beautiful appellations like Charmes Chambertin, Chambolle Musigny, Morey St Denis, and even the Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru.
Stéphane Magnien follows in the footsteps of his father Jean Paul to offer extremely well-crafted wines, with a professionalism and rigor of every moment.
