Bourgogne en Montre Cul 2018 of Château de Marsannay is one of the favorites of the new 2021 Hachette wine guide edition.
“Château de Marsannay extends over nearly 40 ha, in organic conversion. It is present in village appellations, 1er crus and grand crus of the Côte de Nuits. Since 2012 it belongs to the Halley family, also owner of Ch. de Meursault. Numerous qualitative investments have been made.”
“Well known to label collectors, this steep terroir – we understand the name of the climate better then … – is exploited here on a little more than 2 ha: volume therefore, but also, and above all, many qualities. Starting with the robe, a beautiful limpid garnet.
On the nose, blackcurrant, cinnamon, roasted coffee and pepper give themselves to the heart’s delight. This concentrated and intense bouquet is matched by an ample, dense and equally expressive mouth (morello cherry, smoked wood, dried fruits), supported by velvety tannins and a long and intense finish. A very beautiful bottle for laying down.”
Bourgogne du Château 2018 : “A nose of a good complexity (prune, red fruits, vegetal and smoky notes) and a palate with a pleasant and greedy background”.
