The 2019 Domaine Magnien Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a refined expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most esteemed vineyards. Grown on limestone outcrops with thin, red-colored soils rich in marl and iron, the vines—some over a century old—produce grapes of remarkable depth and character.
This vintage presents a ruby red hue and offers aromas of red fruits on the nose. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced with soft tannins, culminating in a long, elegant finish. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, it pairs beautifully with dishes like spiced duckling, making it a versatile choice for fine dining.

Inside Burgundy | IB 92-96
Published: Nov, 2020

35 year old vines in Mazoyères-Chambertin. Rich purple with a seductively perfumed nose, sweetly ripe up front, broad and a little oaky across the palate, long and deeply charming. Not massive, needs a little more extraction to bring it out this far, not so mineral as some Mazoyères but still very pleasing. Tasted Nov 2020.

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Geographic description
In Burgundy dialect,"charmes" denotes old common land, cultivated and laying fallow, or fallow fields covered by hornbeam woods. The iron ore contained in the soil used to be transported to Langres for knife manufacture. This climat is said to be home to the oldest vines in the commune, planted in 1881.

Geological description
Vines grow on limestone outcrops covered in thin, red-coloured soils, containing marl, iron and stones, some of which are fairly sizeable. The rocky subsoil is highly resistant but fissured, allowing the vine roots to dig down deep, hence their surprising longevity. Certain plots can reach up to 100 years' of age.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2019; hand-harvested grapes from a warm, dry vintage
Oak: 12 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 30% new oak, followed by 2–3 months in stainless steel tanks
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Approximately 0.20-hectare parcel in Mazoyères-Chambertin, bottled under the Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru appellation. Vines planted between 1980 and 1986, with gravelly, shallow soils containing yellow clay. The domaine practises organic and biodynamic viticulture, certified by Demeter.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested and carefully sorted grapes, followed by 5–6 days of maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation (maximum 33°C). Regular pumping over and pigeage during fermentation. Bottled without fining and generally without filtration.
Winemaker/Producer: Frédéric Magnien; Domaine Michel Magnien
Region/Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru AOC

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 45–60 minutes; decant gently to allow the wine to open while preserving its aromatic complexity
Food Pairing: Roast duck with spices, duck breast with morels, venison, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms and aged cheeses