2019 Frédéric Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Clos Baulet", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

It is in 1120 that we find the first mention of Morey, sanctuary for Cistercian monks in the fourteenth century that probably had a lot of vineyards and even a winery already in 1306. The appellation extends to Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin has about 148 hectares consisting of 80% red wines. The plot is situated in the village, next to "Les Blanchards".

The vines are planted on clay-limestone, rocky, brown medium fertility. The subsoil is composed of yellowish marl and is very stony, slightly more draining than "Les Blanchards".

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Frédéric is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-Saint-Denis, and Burgundy is the family’s lifeblood. Learning the craft first from his father, Michel Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to California and Australia to hone his talents before returning home and starting his own négociant domaine in his native village.

There’s no question that Magnien knows every nook and cranny of Burgundy by heart. As a child, he used these vineyards as his off-road bicycle course, riding through premier and grand cru plots. As a winemaker, Magnien still rides his bike through the fields to greet growers at first light; his are long-lasting partnerships based on trust and respect.