2020 Maison Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos Sorbe

Frederic Magnien is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-Saint-Denis. Learning the craft first from his father, Michael Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to hone his talents in other fine wine regions before returning home and starting his own negociant domaine in his village. Magnien differentiates himself from other negociants in that he works closely with partner growers throughout the growing season, selecting only older-vine parcels cared for to his exacting standards. His own teams pick the grapes at harvest, a further qualitative step. The vineyards Magnien works with are certified organic. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, earth, light spice. Medium-bodied, silky texture.