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Magnien Stéphane
Morey-Saint-Denis · Burgundy · France
The Stéphane Magnien estate is nestled in the heart of the Côtes de Nuits, between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, spanning just 4.5 hectares. Stéphane, the fourth generation to manage the winery, has seen a continual improvement in the quality of the wines produced. The estate holds plots in two grand crus, Clos Saint-Denis and Charmes-Chambertin, and has a long history of minimal intervention in nature. No pesticides have ever been used on the soil, ensuring good aeration and maintaining its organic vitality.
“The vineyards are almost entirely planted with 'Pinot Tordu' (or Pinot Fin), an old clone of Pinot Noir known for producing more refined wines.”
As a general rule, the wines are unfiltered, thus preserving their true integrity. The use of oak barrels is carefully managed, with 15% new oak for village wines, 25% for premier crus, and less than 50% for grand crus. The winemaker's goal is to produce wines that are pure, fresh, and flavorful.
