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 on the northern side of Morey-Saint-Denis, in the heart of the Premier Cru zone, just below “Clos de la Roche,” at the entrance to the village, between “La Riotte” and “Les Faconnières.”
Terroir
“Les Millandes” lies on deep soils that yield wines of power and great class.
In the vineyard
The soils are carefully worked to encourage deep rooting and maintain natural balance. Biodynamic methods guide all interventions, from canopy management to disease prevention. Yields are kept in check through green harvesting, and all grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Every stage of winemaking follows the synodic lunar cycle. Our vines and wines are cultivated with strict adherence to biodynamic principles. Natural fermentations, gentle extraction, and minimal intervention are used to preserve the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir.
Ageing
The wine is aged in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak carefully selected to enhance structure without overwhelming the wine’s finesse. Ageing on fine lees brings texture and aromatic depth. Barrels are regularly topped up, and racking is minimal.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
A superb red color with velvety bluish highlights and a silky texture. The nose reveals aromas of black cherry and spice—cinnamon, vanilla—with a beautiful sweetness. The palate is broad and generous, with present yet fresh tannins that promise excellent aging.
Food pairings
Definitely a wine for aging, to be enjoyed with richly marinated game meats.
