Henri Magnien - Gevrey-Chambertin 'Vieilles Vignes' 2022 (3L)

Charles Magnien is the twelfth generation at his family’s domaine in Gevrey Chambertin. They have six hectares of vines, mostly in Gevrey in some key parcels, Ruchottes, Lavaut Saint Jacques, Cazetiers, and Champeaux. The famous vineyards garner the attention, but equally as rich as the land is the old vines. In 1850, the family discovered a mutation of Pinot Noir, which was named after the family, Pinot Magnien. The Pinot Magnien is a part of the blend in their Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes cuvee where the oldest vines are 100 years-old. Charles took over from his father in 2009 and immediately invested his energy and efforts in the vineyards where he is working with a higher canopy. He is following organic agriculture, but will treat if necessary. Charles Magnien is the first in his family to bottle all of the wine that they grow and now with more than ten vintages under his belt, the Henri Magnien wines are quickly becoming recognized as some of the best in the village.

From eight different parcels, which cover 1.82 hectares total. The oldest vineyard was planted in 1915. Aged for twelve months in barrel, 25% new. Not fined or filtered.

"Medium ruby purple. I like the nose here more than the straight Gevrey and the Bourgogne because the fruit seems to be filling out more. This is what I expected. The fruit remains precise but there is enough of it to cover the bone structure. A pretty and perfumed strawberry finish with good length. Drink from 2028-2034.” - 92 Points, Jasper Morris

"The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes comes from eight parcels from 40 years old to some planted in 1915. Always one of my favorite cuvées from Magnien, this is more defined and energetic than the regular Gevrey, offering Morello cherries, strawberries and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and a mixture of red and black fruit, supple in texture. It is not a concentrated Gevrey but feels very cohesive towards the finish. Give this puppy a couple of years in bottle.” - 92 Points, Vinous

Producer: Henri Magnien

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin 

Vintage: 2022

Size: 3L