Category Archives: Marsannay

Red wines from France and Italy

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Ray

Louis Latour, Marsannay, Rouge 2007 The nose displays earthiness and meatiness upon first opening with a bit of black fruit in the background. In the mouth it is quite hard at this point in time. Mis en bouteille a Beaune … Continue reading →

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Pinot Noir Rose 2009

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Ray

Domaine Charles Audoin, Marsannay Rose 2009 The nose features stone fruits and minerality, with a bit of earthiness and a whiff of a dairy note. In the mouth there is an austerity and a bit of warmth and grip. Drink … Continue reading →

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Charles Audoin Marsannay 2005

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Ray

Domaine Charles Audoin, Marsannay, Au Champ Salomon 2005 In the nose this wine expresses minerality and toasty oak along with a little volatility. In the mouth, the acidity is quite electric, with a follow-through of minerality, a very dry Chardonnay. … Continue reading →

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Louis Latour Marsannay 2006

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Ray

Louis Latour, Marsannay, Rouge 2006 There’s a mix of cherries and a light greenish character in the nose. In the mouth the acidity is quite sharp and the red fruits are overlayed with astringency. While the fruit must not have … Continue reading →

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Bart Marsannay Rose 2007

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Ray

Domaine Bart, Marsannay, Rose 2007 The nose combines strawberries and minerality. The red fruits carry through in the mouth with a creamy texture and acidity for freshness. This is a nice example of the appellation and a fair price as … Continue reading →

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Domaine Olivier Guyot, Marsannay, La Montagne 2003

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Ray

Give this wine some time to blow off the stink. Then you can see the cherries, cola and earthy forest floor notes in the nose. There are gamey flavors in the mouth, with the acidity you’d expect and a rather … Continue reading →

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Pinot on Parade

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Ray

Maison Ambroise Cote de Nuits Villages 2005 More brett than I would have liked, this wine is quite astringent and a little warm in the mouth. Frankly, it’s not up to what I’ve had from Amroise in the past. Vinified … Continue reading →

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