Domaine Henri Magnien et Fils - Gevrey-Chambertin 2022 (750ml)
Price: $79.99
| Producer | Domaine Henri Magnien et Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 204817 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Henri Magnien et Fils Description
Charles Magnien’s family has been in Gevrey Chambertin since 1656, making Charles the twelfth generation at the helm. They have seven hectares of vines in some key vineyards: the grand cru Ruchottes, and premiers crus Lavaut Saint Jacques, Cazetiers and Champeaux. Charles also recently added a hectare further south in the grand cru of Corton and a premier cru in Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune.
Charles is an innovator. He took over from his father in 2009 and immediately began investing his energy and efforts in the vineyards. He follows organic farming practices (though will use a non-organic treatment when necessary). He bought two new tractors and started working with a higher canopy. He is experimenting with different techniques to combat frost. One is a giant fan blowing hot air over the vineyard; another is a coil running along the trellis wires to warm attached canes when the temperature drops too low. In 2018, Charles built a new cellar, giving him more space to work and allowing him to age the wines longer.
Charles is the first in the Magnien family to bottle their whole range, rather than selling off fruit or wine. Jasper Morris MW states in his book Inside Burgundy that Charles “makes a very good range of wines, with an exceptional Cazetiers.” William Kelley of the Wine Advocate writes “Charles Magnien continues his rapid ascent through the Burgundian firmament.” With well over ten vintages under his belt, he has led the Henri Magnien wines to be recognized as some of the best in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Sourced from 7 different lieux-dits situated everywhere in the commune.
Vinous: 89-91 Points
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Village has a refined bouquet: light cranberry, wild strawberry and briar aromas unfold in the glass. Pretty. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins and a silver bead of acidity. It's quite pure, with a dash of spice perking up the finish. Enjoy over the next 5 to 8 years.
Wine Advocate: 89-90 Points
Pure and charming, the 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Village reveals aromas of orange zest, sweet red berries, plums and spices, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and seamless palate that's pure and charming. It will already drink well on release.
Burghound: 88-91 Points
A more deeply pitched nose is comprised by notes of plum, wild dark currant, forest floor and a hint of smoked meat. The succulent, delicious and vibrant medium-bodied flavors possess better density and more power as well if a bit less minerality on the lingering and firmer finish that is shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins.
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