Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Rouge Cote de Nuits, France 2019 La Playa Lifted and earthy with brooding

Lifted and earthy with brooding spice notes

and although it's not ethereal like the Ausone or even the Lafite

with its complex aromas

earth and cedar follow through to a full body

this is a balanced and light-footed

Frederic Magnien Marsannay Saint-Jacques, Rouge Cote de Nuits, France 2019 La Playa Lifted and earthy with broodingA restrained nose remains cool and pure with its super fresh and earthy aromas of purple fruit, red currant and newly turned earth. There is plenty of sap present on the vibrant and well detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a nicely complex and energetic if mildly warm and youthfully austere finish. 90 Pts Burghound