Frédéric Magnien

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A serious effort, the elegant '05 Frederic Magnien Chambolle-Musigny takes a step beyond usual as it utilizes its old vines for superb extraction and fruit concentration.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. A very pretty wine, the red-fruited, quite aromatic '05 Frederic Magnien Vosne-Romanee offers great balance of elements from fruit to earth; a hint of sweet oak enhances the wine.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Ripe, round and easy, the fruit-forward '05 Frederic Magnien Mercurey is a fine example of this appellation; a wonderfully fresh and intense Burgundy from a superior vintage.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. A beautiful wine, the ripe and persistent '05 Frederic Magnien Vaillons sails onto the palate with excellent core fruit flavors and fine minerality; superb with raw oysters.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pleasant red, the smooth yet zippy '07 Frederic Magnien Pinot Noir Bourgogne is a well-conceived starting wine for those just getting into red Burgundies.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Very representative of the designation, the red-fruited '04 Frederic Magnien Nuits-St-Georges Longecourts exhibits classic elegance; has a hint of orange rind in the finish.

Ripe and elegant, the Frederick Magnien Chambolle-Musigny exhibits ripe strawberry flavors with a hint of sweet smoke; smooth and balanced on the palate; lasting in the finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '04 Frederic Magnien Cotes-de-Nuits Villages Croix Violette is a firm red Burgundy with flavors of black fruits and sweet earth; a fine effort from a classic vintage.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A pretty Bugundy, the lively '03 Frederic Magnien Chambolle-Musigny Les Herbues stays firm yet tender on the palate; drinks exceptional now; enjoy with lightly grilled salmon.

89 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '03 Frederic Magnien Bourgogne Gravieres is rich, packed with fleshy red fruits, and lush; this sappy wine is fresh, extroverted, and exhibits outstanding ripeness.