Presentation
Michel Magnien represents the fourth generation of winegrowers in the Magnien family. From an early age, he worked on the vineyard of his father, Bernard Magnien (third generation), owner of 4 hectares of vines. From 1967 to 1991, Michel Magnien and his wife Dominique acquired numerous parcels of vines, which they cultivate, care for, harvest and vinify with passion. Their wine-growing mosaic grew over the years, with parcels such as Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru, Morey Saint Denis 1er cru Les Millandes, Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Les Cazetiers, ...In 1988, Michel Magnien took over his father's vineyards on a tenant basis, and continued to deliver Bernard Magnien's harvest to the Morey-Saint-Denis cooperative. In 1993, Frédéric Magnien, Michel's son, joined the family domaine and encouraged his father to bottle their entire harvest. Domaine Michel Magnien created a label representing the first letters of the three partners in the domaine: Dominique, Michel and Frédéric. The label was modified in 2007, and again in 2015. In 2008, Domaine Michel Magnien adopted organic viticulture and followed the certification process controlled by Ecocert to produce authentic wines and ensure a healthy future for our children. Respecting the diversity of our terroirs and the environment is a daily priority for the Domaine. After years of practice, Domaine Michel Magnien is certified biodynamic by Demeter. Every step of the way, our work is punctuated by the Moon's synodic revolution. Our vines and wines are managed in strict compliance with the principles of Biodynamic Agriculture. Thanks to Michel Magnien, and the special attention he has paid to his vines over the years, each vine is unique and faithful to the noblest terroirs of Burgundy. Today, Frédéric, the fifth generation, guides the Domaine and strives to raise our wines to the highest level of quality.
Location
The parcel is located north of the village, above Les Champeaux, next to Combes Aux Moines, near the border with Brochon.
Terroir
The climat lies above old clay and stone quarries. Vines are planted on a thin layer of white marl over solid upper limestone rock. The shallow topsoil forces vine roots to plunge deep into the rock's natural fissures, enhancing complexity and longevity.
In the vineyard
The vineyard is cultivated biodynamically with utmost respect for the lunar calendar. Soil is worked with care to promote life and aeration. Treatments are natural, and yields are tightly managed. Manual canopy work and hand-harvesting preserve the quality of the grapes.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Every winemaking step is guided by the synodic lunar cycle. Our vines and wines are fully cultivated according to biodynamic principles. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts with gentle extraction to highlight the purity and energy of the terroir.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
From a high-altitude site on the slopes above Gevrey, Les Goulots delivers a precise and vertical expression of Pinot Noir. The robe is a deep red with purple hues. The nose is focused and intense, opening with ripe black fruits—blackberry, blackcurrant—accented by hints of graphite, incense, and black pepper. On the palate, the structure is straight and taut, supported by firm yet elegant tannins and a vibrant mineral energy. The finish is long, fresh, and sapid. A characterful Premier Cru built for ageing, combining intensity, clarity, and depth.
Food pairings
This powerful wine pairs wonderfully with game, whether furred (venison, wild boar) or feathered (pheasant).
