Domaine Stephane Magnien Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru Les Faconnieres Mondeuse made by an under-the-radar producer

made by an under-the-radar producer in a backcountry village

Its nose is strawberry

with juicy red fruit carried by brisk acidity and fine

And finally

Brunello is

Domaine Stephane Magnien Morey Saint Denis Premier Cru Les Faconnieres Mondeuse made by an under-the-radar producerDeeply composed and quietly authoritative, this opens with red plum, dark cherry, and dried raspberry, layered with rose stem, forest floor, and a cool, iron tinged minerality typical of Moreys firmer soils. The palate is medium bodied but firmly built, showing Premier Cru density without heaviness: savory red fruit framed by compact, chalk dust tannins and a steady, grounding line of acidity. Subtle notes of oolong tea, damp earth, and clove emerge