Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz Chapoutier's effort at making sweet

Chapoutier's effort at making sweet vin de paille from raisined and dried-out Hermitage grapes was highly successful in 1991

these wines are not meant for near-term gratification

You can follow its evident progression as it opens and evolves quickly in the glass

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Michel Magnien Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2017 Pfalz Chapoutier's effort at making sweetAromas 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.