Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted chicken with herbs, grilled white fish in lemon butter sauce, creamy mushroom risotto.
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Château de Marsannay's Marsannay Blanc is a brilliant showcase of the Côte de Nuits' unique ability to produce exceptional white wines, a rarity in a subregion dominated by Pinot Noir. Marsannay is famously the only village appellation in the Côte de Nuits to officially produce red, white, and rosé wines. This cuvée is crafted from Chardonnay grown on the area's classic argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils, which impart a signature mineral tension and crisp acidity. Historically, the vineyards of Marsannay were highly prized by the Dukes of Burgundy, and today, the estate honors this legacy through meticulous organic farming. The wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, blending traditional Burgundian richness with a vibrant, modern purity of fruit.
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Situated in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Château de Marsannay is a premier Burgundy estate with a rich heritage, currently owned by Olivier Halley who acquired the property in 2012. The estate manages approximately 40 hectares of meticulously farmed vineyards, spanning prestigious appellations from Marsannay to Gevrey-Chambertin and the Grand Cru Echezeaux. Committed to organic viticulture, the château employs traditional Burgundian vinification methods, aging its wines in French oak casks to express the precise nuances of each unique climat. Château de Marsannay is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio, which uniquely includes exceptional red, white, and rosé expressions, such as the historic En Montre Cul and Les Echezots.