Nicolas Potel, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_italy tight and linear with huge

tight and linear with huge amounts of dry extract that renders the very firm acid spine almost invisible at present though the finish is clearly shaped by it

indeed it is presently almost strict

It reveals phenomenal balance in its layers of dark cherries

Attractive red-fruit character

which has fairly sandy soils

Nicolas Potel, Clos Saint Denis other_regions_italy tight and linear with hugeThis presently displays a rather curious nose of reduction, oatmeal and yeast though the flavors are rich, forward, supple, exuberantly sappy, generous, delicious and nicely focused with good finishing persistence and solid depth. That said, it is not at the level of the best in this range of grands crus.