Michel Magnien is a highly regarded domaine based in Morey-Saint-Denis producing exceptional wines across the Côte de Nuits. Les Argillières is a lieu-dit in Chambolle-Musigny sitting on steep, stony slopes with thin topsoil over limestone. The name refers to clay (argile), and the site produces wines with more structure than typical Chambolle. The 2017 vintage in Burgundy delivered ripe, approachable wines, and this has evolved beautifully.
Red cherry, raspberry and violet with rose petals, earth and subtle spice. Medium bodied with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. There's the perfume and elegance Chambolle is famous for, but also more grip and mineral tension from the rocky terroir. The fruit has developed savoury complexity with mushroom, tea leaf and forest floor notes. Long, refined finish.
Serve at room temperature (16-18°C). Decant for 30-45 minutes to let the aromatics develop. Pairs beautifully with pigeon, duck, cèpe mushrooms, or Brillat-Savarin cheese. Drinking at its peak now, will hold another 3-5 years
Wine characteristics
France
Pinot Noir
2017
Michel Magnien
13.0%
Standard - 75cl
Cork
Tips
How to serve?
Serve at room temperature
Goes well with
Cheese
Goes well with
Duck
Goes well with
Game
Goes well with
Poultry
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Michel Magnien represents the fourth generation of wine growers of the Magnien family. From a very young age, he worked on the vineyard of his father, Bernard Magnien (third generation) owner of 4 hectares of vines. The Domaine is an 18-hectare vine Estate located on the Côte de Nuits and spilt into 23 appellations of Grands Crus, Premiers Crus, Villages and AOC Régionales.
After years of application, Domaine Michel Magnien was certified as biodynamic by Demeter in 2015. At each stage, the work follows the rhythm of the synodic cycle of the moon. They are fully committed to organic agricultural principles in their management of vines and wines.
Thanks to Michel Magnien's special care for his vines over the years, the wines are unique and faithful to the best terroirs in Burgundy. The Estate is now managed by Frédéric, the fifth generation, who strives to raise our wines at the highest level of quality.
Chambolle takes its name from the bubbling appearance of the Grône stream. In 1878 the name of its best cru Musigny, was appended to the village name. This A.O.C. is for red wine only and covers a total area of 182 hectares.
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