Georges Lignier & Fils Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2022 Lazio Les Charmes Dessus

Les Charmes Dessus

instead of the granitic rock found in their Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

it can also be referred to simply as ‘Auxerrois’

The period of maceration can last for as long as 12 days with daily pigeage in the first days

” a hilltop vineyard in the grand cru Oger situated at the border of the grand cru Le Mesnil sur Oger

Georges Lignier & Fils Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2022 Lazio Les Charmes DessusGeorges Lignier owns a significant 1. 6 hectare portion of this 6. 6 hectare grand cru, divided among two parcelsone 50 years old and one 70. Warmly spicy on the nose, with subtle mineral accents and deep red fruits, this offers large scaled but vibrant and well buffered tannins on its long and penetrating palate. (40% new oak.)