Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Henri Magnien, 2021
Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Henri Magnien, 2021
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Introduced through his good friend Pierre Duroché, Magnien’s style of wines is nearer to Dugat-Py, in terms of richness, power and density. The domaine owns some prime sites in the north west quadrant of Gevrey, an area known locally as the Côte Saint-Jacques, including holdings in Lavaut and Estournelles and also a great strip running the length of Cazetiers, known as the “Le Petit Chambertin” because it has the same combination of soil types.
Charles is also very particular about oak – choosing his own wood, exclusively now from the forests of Fontainbleu and Chatillons, and giving to his preferred tonneliere Chauvin. He finds the different forests favour different cuvées and that it is not so much the percentage of new oak but rather the type of wood and level of toast that is most important.
The Gevrey Vieilles Vignes and lieu dit ‘Champerrier’ from 65-year old vines which “in blind tastings is a little 1er Cru” says Charles, are definitely smart buys from this address.
Optimal drinking window: Now - 2033
What the critics say:
"This has a seriously earthy nose with a hint of grilled sardines character, but many experts consider this character typical for Gevrey-Chambertin. The bold and well-structured palate is remarkably harmonious for the 2021 vintage, some real tannic power and giving the finish impressive length. From vines that are up to 100 years old. Drink or hold."
"Here too there is a whiff of wood framing denser aromas of just crushed dark berries and forest floor. There is even better volume and concentration to the middleweight flavors that are relatively sleekly texture thanks largely to the firm but fine tannins shaping the noticeably more complex and persistent finale. Worth checking out. **Outstanding ♥, Top Value**"
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