Magnien, Stéphane 2022 Morey-St-Denis "Vieilles Vignes"
2022 is a superb vintage for Stéphane Magnien and in particular for his new Morey-Saint-Denis "Vieilles Vignes," from 55 to 75 year-old vines in "Clos Solon" and "Cognes" on clay/limestone soils. The wine shows deep, elegant blackberry and black cherry liqueur aromas, quite floral and ripe with mineral and meaty notes. The palate is round and deep with blackberry/cherry/strawberry fruit with hints of earth, citrus and spice, pure, long and well-structured with soft tannins and chalky acidity. Excellent length of black fruits with stone and mineral flavors. Decant to drink now with a nice steak, best to hold three to five years, drink till 2035 - 2040 as this will be a superb mature Burgundy, but perhaps better to drink young for its gorgeous fruit?
