For the rest of these alphabetically grouped tasting articles, and more general articles on Burgundy 2021, see our guide. Above, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée Mugneret of Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, photographed by Jon Wyand.
The 121 tasting notes below are grouped alphabetically by producer (sur)name and within those groups are ordered whites before reds, ascending from generic through village, premiers and grands crus. You can change the order within groups as you prefer using the menu below.
Domaine du Duc de Magenta (Chassagne-Montrachet)
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Duc de Magenta Louis Jadot, Clos de la Garenne Premier Cru 2021 Puligny-Montrachet
Cask sample. Seems quite oaky on the nose, but not excessive. Though there is something a little bit hard here. Lean, even if there is some lees creaminess. Salty but slightly lean overall. Expensive. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien (Morey-St-Denis)
Frédéric Magnien, Les St-Jacques 2021 Marsannay
Cask sample. Almost honeyed on the nose – plenty of citrus but with a more developed aroma. But it's cedary honey, not sweet honey. Broad and ripe on the palate but cut through by piercing acidity. Quite a contrast. But there is real intensity here. Flavourful more than elegant but packs a punch and still finishes fresh. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien, Coeur de Violette 2021 Fixin
Mid crimson. Scented, without being pretty – so much fresh fruit. Beautifully aromatic. Fine fruit and smoothed tannins bring everything into harmony. Extremely moreish with decent length. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien, Clos Sorbè Premier Cru 2021 Morey-St-Denis
Cask sample. Mid crimson. Less expressive at this stage than the Fixin but still aromatic with dark-red fruit plus an inviting layer of crushed stones and the merest hint of peony. Finest of dry tannins. An elegant, balanced Morey. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien, Lavaut St-Jacques Premier Cru 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin
Cask sample. Mid crimson. Fragrant with small, wild red berries – fruity, but not sweetly so. Rich, deep and velvety on the palate. Firm but rounded tannins encircle the pure fruit leading to a long, generous finish. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien, Les Baudes Premier Cru 2021 Chambolle-Musigny
Smells a little riper than the Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Lavaut St-Jacques. Just a little bit stewed, which may be the sample, not the wine. That same quality on the palate, though there is clearly also plenty of fresh fruit. Not classic Chambolle (for me) though it does have a floral lift. Tannins a little bit intrusive on the finish. I give this the benefit of the doubt. (JH)
Frédéric Magnien, Grand Cru 2021 Clos de Vougeot
Lightish crimson. More scented than the Chambolle, more red-fruited. Pretty, with a touch of oak sweetness. Sweetly oaky on the palate but with the fruit depth to carry it. A good wine but overpriced. (JH)