Domaine Lignier-Michelot, Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru, 2020 21225BORCHAMP and power—everything you'd expect from

and power—everything you'd expect from this legendary estate

honeyed oak notes

represents a dedication to Japan's traditional brewing heritage

followed by a gently rounded palate—off-dry rather than sweet—with a touch of saline minerality and fresh acidity

but this white sparkler might be the smartest buy in the house

Domaine Lignier-Michelot, Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru, 2020 21225BORCHAMP and power—everything you'd expect fromA wonderfully layered nose more freely reveals its spicier and more elegant aromas of red currant that are liberally laced with floral wisps. The pure, refined and attractively vibrant medium bodied flavors exude equally good salinity on the classy and very stylish finale that goes on and on. This does need to develop better depth with time in bottle but the potential appears to be present so I would advise having at least some patience. 93 95 AM