Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 whole-cluster used judiciously

whole-cluster used judiciously

solid tannin structure

adding texture without overwhelming the fruit

low-intervention hand as the grands crus

Gramolere produces hulking wines with tightly knit fruit and serious structure that require time in the cellar to unfold

Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 whole-cluster used judiciouslyFrdric Magnien works out of Morey Saint Denis, and his village Morey is named for what defines it underground: "Coeur d'Argile," the heart of clay. Those clay rich subsoils give this Pinot Noir an extra layer of flesh and depth darker fruit, broader shoulders, a more brooding aromatic profile than the limestone driven wines of neighboring Chambolle. From a strong 2022 vintage, it's a fine introduction to one of the Cte de Nuits' most underrated