2022 Domaine Michel Magnien Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 750 ml

Frédéric Magnien is one of the most famous names in Burgundy. An evangelist for biodynamic farming, Frédéric’s eponymous négociant house is acclaimed for rich, silky textured Pinot Noir that comes from some of the region’s most famous vineyards.

But the Magnien wines we covet the most bear the name of Frédéric’s father, Michel.

These bottles hail from vines that Frédéric tends on his family’s estate. Only a fraction of the overall Magnien production is bottled under the Michel Magnien label, and they represent some of the most sumptuous, vibrant wines in any vintage.

The 2022 Domaine Michel Magnien Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru hails from one of the most prized terroirs in all of Burgundy. Magnien's vines in this legendary vineyard are approximately 50 years old, they yield a Pinot Noir that is as soul-stirring as anything you’ll taste—and in the 2022 vintage, Magnien delivered an absolute stunner.

Domaine Michel Magnien stands as a testament to patience, terroir, and transformation. Once content to sell their prized fruit to local cooperatives, the family's journey took a significant turn in 1993. That’s when Frédéric Magnien joined his father Michel and convinced him to estate-bottle their entire harvest.

Under Frédéric's meticulous stewardship, this family-run domaine embraced the ancient rhythms of biodynamic viticulture, banishing herbicides and synthetic fertilizers from their vineyards to allow for a more authentic expression of terroir. This philosophy extends to their Pinot Noir production, where Frédéric employs partial destemming at varying percentages depending on vineyard site and vintage conditions. "I use very ripe stems and the stems should integrate into the wine," explained Frédéric, demonstrating his thoughtful approach to creating balanced, expressive Pinot Noir.

True to the domaine's traditional élevage techniques, this cuvée is aged in used barrels, with about a third of it aged in clay vessels. Only about 200 cases were made, and we’re extremely fortunate to share it with you. It’ll be a jewel of your cellar.