Frederic Magnien Clos St. Denis

Much better bottle or a better night: supple cherry fruit with a little lift, some development toward earthiness, and partially resolved silky tannins.

Agree with Coremill: this may be in a strange state. A nice if quiet Cos St Denis nose. Expansive. But also hot, and a bit out of whack.

Very pretty, with medium weight red fruit and crisp structure, but seems to be lacking the intensity and distinction of a good grand cru. Perhaps a bit shut down?

Blinded. Pours dark red in color. I think it's either the producer quality, or the style of wine.. making this CSD just not anywhere near approachable. On the nose I get very little.. nothing bad, but nothing really at all. Palate shows red fruit, and strong structure. Not sure about the producer, but definitely hard hold for a few years.