Description
The tradition of rosé wine in Marsannay dates back 1919, following the war, the idea was to create ‘un vin de fête’ to revive business. Sylvain’s outstanding rosé is made from 50-90yo PN and pinot beurot (the Burgundian strain of pinot gris).
The vines are planted in rocky white marls, from limestone-heavy terroirs usually dedicated to white grapes (Charmes aux Prêtres, Champ Forey), helping to confer a texture that is more typical of a white wine. Half comes from a direct press of the grapes and half from a 2-3 days maceration on the skins.
Very unusually for a rosé, this benefits from a two years élevage (in older 600 ltr barrels). Savoury nose and then on the palate full of vivid raspberry fruit encased in lovely acidity and minerals with light tannins in evidence.
Extremely persistent, suggesting that bottle age will benefit – Sylvain recommends at least two years. For drinking now to 2024.
THIS WINE IS STRICTLY ONE PER CUSTOMER
