Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Sorbes 2021

Frédéric Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis "Sorbes" 2021
From the clay-heavy mid-slope lieu-dit of Sorbes, this 2021 cuvée reflects the vintage’s cool precision and Magnien’s biodynamic touch. Delicate floral aromatics meet redcurrant, cranberry and sous-bois, wrapped in fine, chalk-edged tannins. A quietly expressive Morey with restrained extraction and mineral clarity—true to both site and year.

Producer: Frédéric Magnien
Vintage: 2021
Designation: Morey-Saint-Denis
Parcels / Lieu-dit: Sorbes
Variety: Pinot Noir
Average Vine Age: 50 years
Soils & Exposure: Deep clay and limestone on gentle east-facing mid-slope
Fermentation: 100% whole cluster, native yeasts, amphora and concrete fermentation
Élevage: 12–14 months in a mix of clay amphorae and neutral oak barrels; unfiltered and low sulphur
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Total Production: ca. 2.000 bottles 

The Domaine
Frédéric Magnien, son of Michel Magnien, crafts terroir-focused wines through a micro-négoce model rooted in organic and biodynamic principles. Since 2015, he has increasingly shifted élevage toward amphorae to emphasize purity and site transparency. His wines—marked by whole clusters, minimal oak and zero flash—offer a cerebral, soil-driven take on the Côte de Nuits.