Marsannay Clos du Roy 2011 Louis Jadot

Region: Côte de Nuits               Vintage: 2011

Appellation: Marsannay          Grape: Pinot Noir

Producer: Frédéric Barnier      Format: 75cl

Marsannay is the gateway to the Côte de Nuits lying on the outskirts of Dijon. In 1987 the AOC appellation was granted and this is the only

appellation in Burgundy producing red, white and rosé wines. Clos du Roy is a south-east facing vineyard situated in the hamlet of Chenôve,

here the dark brown soils contain marls and clay with small stones providing good drainage. Clos du Roy is being considered for promotion

to a Premier Cru in the near future.

An expressive nose of red currant and spicy green tea leads to detailed, stoney and energetic flavors that possess a relatively refined 

mouth feel before terminating in a balanced finish that delivers fine if not special depth and length.

Tasted: Apr 15, 2013 / Score: 87-90

Allen Meadows, Burghound.com