Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 low-intervention hand as the grands

low-intervention hand as the grands crus

a nod to the 13 grape varieties grown in the famous wine region

Carneros is Napa’s coolest growing region

and it is not remotely precious about it

Inspired by a springtime hike in Big Sur - botanical forward Elderflower and Sage

Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 low-intervention hand as the grandsFrdric Magnien works out of Morey Saint Denis, and his village Morey is named for what defines it underground: "Coeur d'Argile," the heart of clay. Those clay rich subsoils give this Pinot Noir an extra layer of flesh and depth darker fruit, broader shoulders, a more brooding aromatic profile than the limestone driven wines of neighboring Chambolle. From a strong 2022 vintage, it's a fine introduction to one of the Cte de Nuits' most underrated