This vintage offers a deep ruby hue and an expressive bouquet featuring red currant, blackberry, forest floor, and subtle cocoa notes. On the palate, it is rich and complex, with soft tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, slightly saline finish. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is well-suited for aging and pairs excellently with dishes like duck, game, and mature cheeses.

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Geographic description
First mentioned as far back as 1120, fourteenth century Morey was a place of asylum for Cistercian monks who appeared to have possessed numerous vineyards and even a winery by 1306. The appellation extends from Chambolle-Musigny to Gevrey-Chambertin and covers around 148 hectares, 80% of which are planted with grapes for red wines. In the 19th century, Clos de la Roche vineyard only covered "4 hectares 57 ares 40". When the AOC was created in 1936, it grew to around 15 hectares as it included the local areas known as "Les Mochamps", "Les Froichots", "Les Fremières", "Les Chabiots" and the lower part of "Monts Luisant" s. In 1971 the area increased to nearly 17 hectares when "Les Genavrières" was added.

Geological description
Our plot is located next to Clos Saint Denis in the upper part of the village. The vine is planted on brown limestone soils, on the bedrock.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2019; hand-harvested grapes from a warm, dry vintage, producing concentrated fruit and balanced acidity
Oak: Aged in a combination of previously used French oak barrels and clay jars; no new oak used
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Less than 1-hectare parcel in Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis. Located in the upper part of the village, adjacent to Clos Saint-Denis. Brown limestone soils over solid bedrock. Organically and biodynamically farmed, certified by Demeter
Winemaking: Hand-harvested and carefully sorted grapes. Traditional Burgundy vinification with cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by fermentation and extraction through gentle punching down. Aged on fine lees in French oak barrels and clay jars to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression.
Winemaker/Producer: Frédéric Magnien; Domaine Michel Magnien
Region/Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Clos de la Roche Grand Cru AOC

Serving Temperature: 16–17°C
Decanting: 45–60 minutes; allow the wine to develop its aromatic complexity, with gentle aeration
Food Pairing: Roast duck, capon stuffed with morels, venison, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms, black truffle dishes and mature cheeses