Varietal100% Chardonnay.
Tasting notesColour: Brilliant yellow with golden tints.
Bouquet: On the nose, this wine reveals aromas of yellow and white fruits but also of fresh hazelnuts as well as spicy notes.
Palate: the palate on the freshness, is counterbalanced by a rather round structure. A very nice length.
Food and wine pairingThis Chardonnay goes perfectly with white meats (poultry, veal, pork) and risotto. It also enhances Asian cuisine, particularly sushi, and goes well with seafood. Over time, it will also go well with goat's cheese.
Serving suggestionsServe ideally at a temperature of 12 to 13°C. (53-56°F.)
Ageing potentialA nice white Burgundy that can be kept in the cellars 5 years at least.
OriginsMarsannay is the most northerly village on the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, just after Dijon. Marsannay is the only local appellation to produce wines in all 3 colours: red, white and rosé. Recognised as the gateway to the Côte de Nuits, the appellation area covers the communes of Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte and Couchey.
From north to south, the vines grow on the best parts of the hillside and foothills (between 255 and 390 metres altitude), with exposures ranging from due east to due south. All of this on a wide variety of soils dating from the Middle Jurassic period: bedded sandstone, Entroques limestone, Oestra acuminata marl, the old Ouche river bed or alluvial pebbles...
Vinification and maturingThe grapes are harvested by hand and sorted manually on arrival at the winery. The grapes are immediately pressed. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C. (53°F.) and then was transferred to barrels (30% new barrels made from French oak, lengthily toasted) after a very soft racking to preserve a maximum of good lees. Alcoholic fermentation and maturing process in barrels during 12 months, on lies.
