Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 ReasonableCellar2025 melon rind and prickly pear

melon rind and prickly pear all ride a wave of tremendous acidity through the exceedingly long finish

Aged a minimum of 10 years in heavily charred (#4 Alligator char) American oak

The nose is bright and expressive

Westward starts where most distilleries don't: by brewing a full American ale from scratch

The liqueur is floral and aromatic and perfect with soda as an Aperitivo

Frederic Magnien Morey Saint Denis Coeur d’Argile 2022 ReasonableCellar2025 melon rind and prickly pearFrdric 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