Chateau Marsannay Marsannay Rouge 2020Straightforward and quietly composed, this opens with red cherry skin, cranberry, and red apple peel, layered with dried rose, light underbrush, and a subtle limestone note. The palate is medium light and balanced, with fresh acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving the wine a clean, linear shape. Gentle savory and earthy tones emerge through the mid palate, finishing dry, precise, and food friendly. A well made, classic Marsannay that favors clarity

"Radiating a deep

we specialize in high quality red wines

In many vintages the Hillsides leans towards a darker expression of Syrah

94 - 96 points

but to add dimension

they are just making better selections

It sets the style and tone of the estate by being structured

The finish is brisk and mineral

Drink 2029–2049

Just a great wine from director Pierre Olivier Clouet and the team

we hardly ever talk about place

saturated and delicious wine is only a small step behind Ehlers' flagship 1886 wine that is twice as expensive