Patrice Magni
Patrice Magni operates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Southern Rhône's most prestigious appellation, where Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah form the backbone of complex, age-worthy reds. The winery's flagship Le Pressoir Création Exclusive blends these three varieties into a wine that has drawn attention from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. Les Cueillette, a Côtes-du-Rhône expression, echoes the same varietal architecture with slightly lighter structure. A white Cuvée Roussanne rounds the portfolio—a pure expression of the region's secondary white grape, offering textural depth and minerality. The wines reflect the Southern Rhône's warm continental climate and the distinctive terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where ancient alluvial soils and galets roulés (smooth stones) concentrate fruit and tannin. Magni's range spans the region's hierarchy, from village-level Côtes-du-Rhône to the concentrated, structured wines of the appellation's top tier.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Falstaff