2014 Clos St Denis
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Tasting notes
Mid cherry red. Spicy dark-red fruit. Tight, dry and finely textured. Could do with a little more fruit depth at this level but the texture is lovely and it lingers well. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru comes from the domaine's single parcel of vine that has been pruned Cordon-Royat for more than ten years to increase the concentration. Matured in 50% new oak, I was seeking just a little more personality to come through on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, the new oak needing the rest of its élevage to be fully subsumed with a pleasant salinity on the finish. Hopefully it will muster a touch of more joie-de-vivre and tension, because this has impressive substance and focus.
About the producer
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini was established in 2012 when Florence Heresztyn took over her family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin with her husband Simon Mazzini (who originally comes from Champagne).