Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 Inspired by a springtime hike

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

Carneros is Napa’s coolest growing region

The 2012 vintage is now well into its second decade

and it is not remotely precious about it

The result is floral and exotic rather than dark and bittersweet

Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 Inspired by a springtime hikeFrdric 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