Les Jardins Vivants (Tino Kuban) Les Magnies

Worth pointing out that I am a pretty big fan of Les Jardins Vivant bottlings, and has had almost entirely good experiences with the whites to date. However, I felt that this particular bottle drifted away from what makes the producer so pleasurable. Reduction is pared back considerably, there is more ripe pear character too. More PYCM than Coche Dury on the palate for my blood. That is to day the palate was moderately intense, but not the sensory explosion …

2021 LJV Les Magnies is a striking wine from Tino Kuban, though not obvious to reconcile with its current market price. On the nose, it opens with smoky, reductive tones layered with coffee, salted caramel, toffee, and buttered popcorn. With air, brighter nuances of orange peel, lemon oil, and mature fruit come forward, harmonizing elegantly with the smoky register. The wood is seamlessly integrated, and technically the wine is impeccably made. It really felt like drinking Coche-Dury’s Meursault. The palate, …

Firstly, I have never heard of this wine before. Tasted it without knowing the price(USD2000) of the wine. It was a treat from my generous friend. Medium+ nose intensity with notes of citrus, white flora, pear, peach. Still youthful. Medium+ acidity. Medium+ finish. Honestly speaking, this is a well made wine but the price to quality is just too high and it certainly does not justify the price.