Michel Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis

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Wine Description

Domaine Michel Magnien has evolved into a Burgundy producer of a singular style and philosophy from cellars located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. In 1993, Frédéric Magnien persuaded his father Michel to begin domaine bottling. The domaine is now certified biodynamic by Demeter and the wines are produced without the use of new oak

The domaine’s 45 acres are spread across the villages of Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Vosne Romanée, with holdings in several premier cru and grand cru vineyards. These include the grand crus Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, and Charmes-Chambertin. Frédéric Magnien maintains an average vine age of 50 years

Morey-Saint-Denis is a cuvée of four vineyards that lie near the D974, Clos Solon, Chenevery, Les Crais, and Les Cognées. Most of these sites have heavier soils without stones which Frédéric believes results in less structure but a more generously textured palate. The wine was aged entirely in used, Burgundian pièce. 

Gates
Terroir
Labeling by Hand
Cellar
Cellar
Frederic
Vineyard
Mogottes
Mogottes
Chapuis
Domaine
Domaine
Domaine
CN
Autumn in the vineyards
On the Shelf
Wooden Crate
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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
5 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous Marl
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,000
Average Vine Age:
50
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Biodynamic-Demeter
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
17
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
5 - 7 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Pièce
Size of aging container:
228L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
19 months
Age of Aging Container:
Used
Total SO2
33
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13.3 %
Dry extract:
27.4 g/L
Total SO2
33
Residual sugar:
<0.1 g/L