Georges Lignier & Fils Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021

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Georges Lignier & Fils Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021The domaine owns four small parcels totaling 1. 05 hectares in this hallowed grand cru, with vines averaging 55 years of age. The nose here is a maelstrom of Indian spice and site typical salinity, notes of which carry through onto a surprisingly precise and driving palate of exceptional length. Like the Clos Saint Denis, its tannins are formidable but thoroughly coated in fruit, offering both early drinking potential and lots of upside in the cellar.

the grapes are harvested and fermented together

Pure Sangiovese from three different parcels on the property—Ficomontanino

this Freisa is fermented in stainless steel

As with their Cornas

and aged in those same vessels for nearly five years with no topping up

A liveliness and notes of spice carry through the pleasing finish

but it is delightfully energetic and vibrant in its youth

It is perhaps a bit reticent at first and somewhat racy initially on the palate but it fleshes out nicely with some aeration and becomes more serious and weighty with about 20 to 30 minutes of breathing

There is a density of material and a juiciness here which speak to the Canaries’ plenitude of warmth

in a larger barrel format (demi-muid)

and there is a slightly bitter stone-fruit note and a lively

energetic tannins and an overall impression of vibrant silkiness

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