Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 Carneros is Napa’s coolest growing

Carneros is Napa’s coolest growing region

Inspired by a springtime hike in Big Sur - botanical forward Elderflower and Sage

adding texture without overwhelming the fruit

low-intervention hand as the grands crus

The 2012 vintage is now well into its second decade

Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 NO20231025 Carneros is Napa’s coolest growingFrdric Magnien works out of Morey Saint Denis, and his village Morey is named for what defines it underground: "Coeur d'Argile," the heart of clay. Those clay rich subsoils give this Pinot Noir an extra layer of flesh and depth darker fruit, broader shoulders, a more brooding aromatic profile than the limestone driven wines of neighboring Chambolle. From a strong 2022 vintage, it's a fine introduction to one of the Cte de Nuits' most underrated