Frédéric Magnien is a fifth-generation winemaker from Morey-SaintDenis. Learning the craft first from his father, Michel Magnien (of Domaine Michel Magnien), Fred also traveled to hone his talents in other fine wine regions before returning home and starting his own négociant domaine in his native village. Magnien differentiates himself from other négociants in that he works closely with partner growers throughout the growing season, selecting only older-vine parcels cared for to his exacting standards. His own teams pick the grapes at harvest, a further qualitative step. The vineyards Magnien works with are certified organic.

The vineyard ‘Peutes Vignes’ is located in the northeast corner of the village near Volnay, touching premier cru Volnay ‘Santenots’ on a slope, with soils rich in clay and limestone.

Hand-harvested. Fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aromas of stone fruits, crushed stones, lightly toasted nuts, some herbal nuance. Medium-bodied, fresh and long. Pair with seafood in cream sauce; white meat.