Chateau de Marsannay Bourgogne En Montre Cul 2019

Chateau de Marsannay Bourgogne En Montre Cul 2019

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Chateau de Marsannay Bourgogne En Montre Cul 2019

Chateau de Marsannay Bourgogne En Montre Cul 2019

Wine at a glance:

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Red

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Burgundy

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Pinot Noir

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Light Bodied

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14.5

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Slight oak flavour

Burgundy takes its terroir seriously, even when the vineyard is literally named after flashing the neighbours.

£24.00
Who makes it?

Since snapping up Château de Marsannay alongside the prestigious Château de Meursault in 2012, the Halley family has been on a mission to turn these 34 hectares of prime Burgundy real estate into absolute liquid gold. Overseen by managing director Stéphane Follin-Arbelet and crafted by award-winning winemaker Sylvain Pabion, the estate is currently undergoing a serious quality revolution—and is well on its way to becoming one of the largest certified organic estates in the Côte d'Or. Of course, high-brow viticulture doesn't mean they lack a sense of humour; this particular 2.17-hectare parcel is famously named En Montre Cul—a cheeky nod to the steep mid-slope terrain that historically caused vineyard workers bending over the vines to inadvertently flash their backsides to passersby.

How is it made?

Grown on an east-facing slope rich in Bathonien and Comblanchien clay-limestone screes, this 100% Pinot Noir receives the full VIP treatment from vine to bottle. The grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted by hand, because nothing less will do for Burgundy royalty. Following a partial destalking, the berries undergo a carefully controlled cold maceration in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, punctuated by gentle punch-downs to coax out maximum flavour without any harsh tannins. Rather than rushing this beauty out the door, Pabion and his team age the wine for nine months in oak barrels and wooden vats—a smart mix of new and used barriques—before a final one-month rest in tank to bring everything into harmonious alignment

What does it taste like?

Despite its giggle-inducing name, the Château de Marsannay En Montre Cul 2019 is all business in the glass. It greets the nose with an expressive, powerful bouquet of ripe black fruits and warming baking spices that instantly command attention. On the palate, this red Burgundy is delightfully refined, ample, and fleshy, striking an effortless balance between rich fruit weight and the mouthwatering, mineral-driven freshness typical of its limestone terroir. Finishing with impressive persistence, it is a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir that proves great French wine doesn't have to be uptight

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