This is Côte-Rôtie at its purest
with far more grip than the pale color would lead you to expect
Although you may not get the site-specific flavor elements that come from their terroir bottlings
The 2022 is the warmer-vintage version of her style: a fresh
Jacques Beaufort was doing it
Clos Cantenac Saint Emilion Grand Cru La Devine 2022 no ups This is Côte-Rôtie at itsLa Devine is the easy drinking, Merlot led red from Clos Cantenac, a small Saint Emilion property revived in 2007 by Martin Krajewski and Marcus Le Grice. The estate's gravel, sand, and clay over limestone is farmed for a textured, approachable style, and this cuvee, built mostly on ripe Merlot with a splash of Cabernet, is the welcoming, drink now face of the place. Right bank Saint Emilion Grand Cru in a supple, charming register. Enjoyable young,