The 2019 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is made with 100% whole bunches and matured in used oak this year and that is evident on the nose with open, transparent scents of blackberry, briary and crushed rock aromas. Less opulent than the Clos de la Roche, this is slightly more austere but no less captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, great depth and cohesion, structured towards the finish with touches of melted tar and tobacco. Superb.
95-97 Neal Martin vinous.com January 2021
from purchased fruit and released under the Maison Virgile Lignier label, 100% whole cluster). An ultra spicy and markedly floral nose combines notes of red cherry, wild currant and earth with those of exotic tea and leather nuances. The polished but concentrated and intense middle weight flavors display a lovely sense of verve that carries over to the mineral-driven and well-balanced finale. This almost creamy and mildly warm effort is perhaps not quite as fresh as the Clos de la Roche, but I suspect that the nose will recover once it receives a thorough aeration and my projected range accords the benefit of the doubt that it will.
93-95 points Allen Meadows burghound.com Drink 2037 January 2021
Virgile farms a plot of vines which was replanted in 2003. A little less dense in colour, but with the classic ripe hedonistic style. This is less remarkable on the palate than the Clos de la Roche but I love the long, fine finish. Actually, the fruit builds very well, with good length, this is growing on me. Tasted: November 2020
94-97 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com June 2021
Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Certified Organic |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy, Nuits St Georges |
Varietals | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2019 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 95-97 |