Gevrey-Chambertin 'Champerrier', Domaine Henri Magnien, 2023
Gevrey-Chambertin 'Champerrier', Domaine Henri Magnien, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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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.
"Bright red fruit notes of currant and raspberry are layered with subtle spice and earthy nuances. The palate is defined by extracted yet lively tannins, which carry the crunchy cherry flavours toward a plump finish. Hints of salinity emerge on the very long, balanced finish. Aged in 30% new oak."
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:
"The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Champerrier is very pure and sensual on the nose, with generous red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit tones that envelop the senses. The palate is well balanced with a gentle grip, but there is more energy and greater frisson toward the finish than the Vieilles Vignes, which beckons you back for another sip. This is excellent."
"Here too there is just enough wood to merit pointing out suffusing the compositionally similar, if less expressive, nose. The succulent and rounded medium weight flavors still manage to retain good detail on the solidly powerful, youthfully austere and moderately rustic finish that is both compact and robust. This is an excellent Gevrey villages that is worth your interest. ♥ "Outstanding""
"The fruit is discreet on the nose, but builds in volume across the palate, a mix of ripe red cherry and raspberry, covering the more refined tannins, and extending through to a long finish. Charles ascribes the quality to an excellent massal selection, planted before clones became the norm. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2024."
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