Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 'La Coutière', Domaine Henri Magnien, 2023
Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru 'La Coutière', Domaine Henri Magnien, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
Please note, en primeur wines are not available for delivery until they arrive in the UK
Est. delivery in 2026
The 2023 vintage at Domaine Henri Magnien stands out as a rare combination of exceptional quality and abundant yields, a balance seldom achieved in Burgundy. Meticulous grape selection during harvest ensured that only the finest fruit was used. Benefiting from a favourable flowering period, the vines produced well-formed bunches with a notable number of berries. The resulting wines are defined by their harmony: soft tannins, vibrant acidity, and a well-integrated richness.
"Deep and intense, with concentrated dark cherry flavours, leather, and spice. The tannins are forward but polished, delivering a powerful, well-structured wine that avoids rusticity. The long finish reveals silky textural finesse."
Our note
This vintage displays a marked shift toward dark red fruit and spiced profiles compared to 2022, with enhanced freshness and balance. Achieving perfect ripeness was crucial, as the domaine opted for destemming all fruit, avoiding the use of whole bunches. The wines, crafted entirely from the Magnien clone of Pinot Noir developed in 1850, exhibit a clear expression of terroir alongside their refined structure and vitality.
What the critics say:
"A ripe, fresh and overtly sauvage-inflected nose is comprised mostly by various dark berry aromas. The succulent, round and delicious middle weight flavors possess good volume and focused power before concluding in a lightly stony, rustic and compact finale. This is very Aloxe in style without being over-the-top rustic."
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