Frédéric Magnien

Croix-Violette Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir

9.063 ratings
9.017 pro ratings
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Douglas Braun

2011 vintage some earthy cherry fruit some other than fruit aromas a little disjointed hard finish

2011 vintage some earthy cherry fruit some other than fruit aromas a little disjointed hard finish

May 28th, 2018
Adam Jesberger

Slightly candied/honeyed nose, overripe strawberries, fresh cranberries and raspberries. Molasses and herbaceous notes on the nose as well. Some light barnyard notes, charcuterie and spice too. The palate sings more than the nose. Ripe cranberries/ red cherries and dried strawberry fruit. Some red licorice, musty earth/dried herbs and leather notes. Cinnamon and other spices linger. Great wine for the price!

Slightly candied/honeyed nose, overripe strawberries, fresh cranberries and raspberries. Molasses and herbaceous notes on the nose as well. Some light barnyard notes, charcuterie and spice too. The palate sings more than the nose. Ripe cranberries/ red cherries and dried strawberry fruit. Some red licorice, musty earth/dried herbs and leather notes. Cinnamon and other spices linger. Great wine for the price!

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015
Mark Eastom

Singing pretty well. A little subdued on the nose, dried strawberry, cola, earth/underbrush, hint of sassafras and violets. The palate is broad and delectable. Cherry, wet leaves, med body, bright acid and orange rind. Bought at a discount store for $20. Happy with the purchase :)

Singing pretty well. A little subdued on the nose, dried strawberry, cola, earth/underbrush, hint of sassafras and violets. The palate is broad and delectable. Cherry, wet leaves, med body, bright acid and orange rind. Bought at a discount store for $20. Happy with the purchase :)

Apr 26th, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Definitely overripe bust excellent value for cote de nuits

Definitely overripe bust excellent value for cote de nuits

Apr 17th, 2017
Kristie Tacey

Closed off and shy at first, wet stone, lilacs sandalwood, tar

Closed off and shy at first, wet stone, lilacs sandalwood, tar

Mar 26th, 2017
Ben Leger

2011 vintage. Baking spices and violets on the nose. A silky texture. Not exceptional but a hell of a good value for a Burgundy.

2011 vintage. Baking spices and violets on the nose. A silky texture. Not exceptional but a hell of a good value for a Burgundy.

Mar 10th, 2015
Raini Keyser, CSW

Perfumed violets, chalky earth deliciousness!!

Perfumed violets, chalky earth deliciousness!!

Feb 5th, 2015
Tom Capo

Owner/Wine Director Marathon Wine Brokers

9.8

Round ripe and aromatic. Drinking beautifully right from the start. Floral, shiitake, spice and dried cherry.

Round ripe and aromatic. Drinking beautifully right from the start. Floral, shiitake, spice and dried cherry.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.4

This is a negociant label

This is a negociant label

Jul 3rd, 2014
Garrett Pierce

Sales Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

9.4

Value-town!!!

Value-town!!!

May 17th, 2014